{"id":"F2021L00152","name":"Migration (Arrangements for Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) Visa Applications) Instrument (LIN 21/019) 2021","slug":"migration-arrangements-for-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-applications-instrument-lin-21-019-202","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":101265,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2021L00152-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","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 Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) Visa Applications) Instrument (LIN 21/019) 2021.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 3 Definitions\n\n  In this instrument:\n\n> written notice means an email from the Department authorising an applicant for a Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa to submit Form 1208 to WHM.invited.applications@homeaffairs.gov.au.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Arrangements for Work and Holiday visas","content":"#### 4 Arrangements for Work and Holiday visas\n\n  (1) For subregulation 2.07(5) of the Regulations, an application by an applicant mentioned in an item of the table in Schedule 1 must be made:\n    (a) for subitem 1224A(1) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, using the form mentioned for the item; and\n    (b) for paragraph 1224A(3)(aa) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, in the place and manner mentioned for the item.\n  (2) For paragraph 1224A(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations:\n    (a) the applicant must hold a valid passport issued by any of the following foreign countries; and\n    (b) for each foreign country, the applicant must be aged no more than 30.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Educational qualifications","content":"#### 5 Educational qualifications\n\n  For paragraph 462.221(c) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, the educational qualification mentioned in an item of the table in Schedule 2 is specified for applicants from the foreign country mentioned for the item.","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument appears to serve its original narrow purpose: setting administrative arrangements for Work and Holiday visa applications. It does not expand beyond this technical, procedural role."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (5 sections, approximately 200 words)","Only 1 defined term ('written notice')","Heavy reliance on external references — requires cross-referencing to Migration Regulations 1994 (subregulation 2.07(5), Schedule 1 items 1224A, Schedule 2 paragraph 462.221(c)) to understand full effect","Two schedules referenced but not reproduced in the instrument text (Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 tables contain the actual country-specific details)","Simple conditional structure (if from X country, then Y requirement applies)"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a technical rule that sets out **how people apply for Australia's Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa** — the visa that lets young people from partner countries work and travel in Australia for up to a year.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Sets the application method**: Tells applicants which form to use and where to submit it (including a specific email address for invited applications).\n- **Defines key terms**: Clarifies that a \"written notice\" means an email from the Department authorising someone to submit Form 1208 to a specific email address.\n- **Sets passport and age rules**: Applicants must hold a valid passport from an eligible country and be **aged 30 or under**.\n- **Sets education requirements**: Specifies what educational qualifications applicants from different countries need to meet.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Young people (under 30) from countries that have Work and Holiday visa agreements with Australia.\n- The Department of Home Affairs staff processing these applications.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis instrument is the \"machinery\" that makes the visa program work. Without it, applicants wouldn't know exactly how to apply, what documents they need, or whether they qualify. It ensures the program runs consistently across all eligible countries."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-arrangements-for-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-applications-instrument-lin-21-019-202","history":"/api/acts/migration-arrangements-for-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-applications-instrument-lin-21-019-202/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-arrangements-for-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-applications-instrument-lin-21-019-202/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-arrangements-for-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-applications-instrument-lin-21-019-202/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-arrangements-for-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-applications-instrument-lin-21-019-202/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-arrangements-for-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-applications-instrument-lin-21-019-202/documents"}}