{"id":"F2022L00245","name":"Migration (Arrangements for Temporary Work (International Relations) (Class GD) visa applications) (LIN 22/009) Instrument 2022","slug":"migration-arrangements-for-temporary-work-international-relations-class-gd-visa-applications-lin-22-","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":102302,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2022L00245-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"#### 1 Name\n\n  This instrument is the Migration (Arrangements for Temporary Work (International Relations) (Class GD) visa applications) (LIN 22/009) Instrument 2022.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 3 Definitions\n\n  In this instrument:\n\n> ImmiAccount means the interactive portal for online services available through the Department’s website at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.\n\n> MATES stream visa means the Subclass 403 (Temporary Work (International Relations)) visa in the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme stream.\n\n> secondary application means an application for a Subclass 403 (Temporary Work (International Relations)) visa by an applicant who is:\n\n    (a) seeking to satisfy the secondary criteria for the grant of that visa; and\n    (b) who is claiming to be a member of the family unit of an applicant seeking to satisfy the primary criteria for the grant of one of the visa streams provided for in section 6 (the primary applicant), as relevant; and\n    (c) who is not making a combined application with the primary applicant.\n\n> stream visa means a Subclass 403 (Temporary Work (International Relations)) visa in the stream to which the visa belongs.\n\nNote For the meaning of stream—see Regulations, regulation 2.03.\n\n> written notice means an email from the Department inviting a person to make an application using a form and in a manner other than an Internet form through ImmiAccount including instructions about how to return the form to the Department.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Making an application for a Foreign Government Agency, Government Agreement, MATES, Pacific Australia Labour Mobility or Privileges and Immunities stream visa","content":"#### 6 Making an application for a Foreign Government Agency, Government Agreement, MATES, Pacific Australia Labour Mobility or Privileges and Immunities stream visa\n\n    (1) For subitem 1234(1) and paragraph 1234(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations this section specifies the requirements for making an application for the following visas:\n    (a) Foreign Government Agency stream visa;\n    (b) Government Agreement stream visa;\n    (ba) MATES stream visa;\n    (bb) Pacific Australia Labour Mobility stream visa;\n    (c) Privileges and Immunities stream visa.\n    (2) A primary application or combined application must be made using:\n    (a) form 1403 (Internet) through ImmiAccount; or\n    (b) if a person has received a written notice—form 1403 in accordance with the instructions in the written notice.\n    (3) A secondary application, where the applicant is covered by subsection (1), must be made using:\n    (a) form 1481 (Internet) through ImmiAccount; or\n    (b) if a person has received a written notice—form 1481 in accordance with the instructions in the written notice.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Making an application for a Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream visa","content":"#### 7 Making an application for a Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream visa\n\n    (1) For subitem 1234(1) and paragraph 1234(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, an application for a Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream visa must be made:\n    (a) using form 1403 (Internet) through ImmiAccount; or\n    (b) if a person has received a written notice - form 1403 in accordance with the instructions in the written notice.","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument maintains its original narrow purpose: specifying administrative requirements (forms and submission methods) for Class GD visa applications. The addition of the MATES and Pacific Australia Labour Mobility streams represents expansion within the existing framework rather than scope creep beyond the instrument's intended function."},"complexity_factors":["Only 4 defined terms, all straightforward","Two short operative sections (sections 6 and 7) with minimal conditional logic","No nested exceptions or complex cross-referencing beyond basic references to the Migration Regulations","Clear structure matching visa streams to specific forms","Total length is extremely short (under 2 pages of substantive content)"],"plain_english_summary":"This document sets out the **paperwork rules for applying for a specific Australian work visa** — the Subclass 403 (Temporary Work (International Relations)) visa.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Tells applicants **which forms to use** and **how to submit them** (online through a government portal called ImmiAccount, or by email if invited).\n- Covers **six different streams** (categories) of this visa:\n  - Foreign Government Agency\n  - Government Agreement\n  - MATES (Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme)\n  - Pacific Australia Labour Mobility\n  - Privileges and Immunities\n  - Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular)\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- People applying to work temporarily in Australia under international agreements or diplomatic arrangements.\n- **Primary applicants** (the main visa holder) and **secondary applicants** (family members joining them).\n\n**Key details:**\n- Most people apply online using **Form 1403** through ImmiAccount.\n- Family members applying separately use **Form 1481**.\n- Some people may get a **written notice** (email invitation) to apply a different way.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nIf you use the wrong form or submit it the wrong way, your visa application could be **invalid** — meaning it won't even be looked at. 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