{"id":"F2023L00346","name":"Migration (Class of persons for associated bridging visa – Partner and Parent visas) Instrument (LIN 23/029) 2023","slug":"migration-class-of-persons-for-associated-bridging-visa-partner-and-parent-visas-instrument-lin-23-0","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":104025,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2023L00346-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Migration (Class of persons for associated bridging visa – Partner and Parent visas) Instrument (LIN 23/029) 2023","content":"![Commonwealth Coat of Arms](image.001.png)\n\nLIN 23/029\n\nMigration (Class of persons for associated bridging visa – Partner and Parent visas) Instrument (LIN 23/029) 2023\n\nI, Andrew Giles, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, make this instrument under paragraphs 010.611(1)(c) and 020.611(1)(b) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations):\n\n(a) repeal Migration Regulations 1994 – Class of Persons – IMMI 12/094 (F2012L02217); and\n\n(b) specify as a class of persons for the purposes of paragraphs 010.611(1)(c) and 020.611(1)(b) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, those persons who are granted a Subclass 010 (Bridging A) visa or a Subclass 020 (Bridging B) visa in association with an application for a substantive visa mentioned below that has not been finally determined:\n\n    (i) Subclass 801 (Partner) visa;\n    (ii) Subclass 804 (Aged Parent) visa;\n    (iii) Subclass 820 (Partner) visa;\n    (iv) Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent) visa; and\n    (v) Subclass 884 (Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)) visa.\n\nThis instrument commences on the day after registration.\n\nDated 21 March 2023\n\nThe Hon. Andrew Giles MP\n\nMinister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument repeals a previous class instrument and re-specifies which bridging-visa holders are in the class. The text adds no new subclasses, conditions, or obligations; based on the instrument alone, there is no apparent expansion or narrowing of substantive scope compared with a typical replacement of a class specification."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, technical amendment: repeals one instrument and re-specifies a class of persons for bridging-visa association.","Cross-references to existing regulatory powers (paras 010.611(1)(c) and 020.611(1)(b)) — effect depends on the broader Migration Regulations framework.","Limited set of affected visa subclasses (five substantive visas plus two bridging visa subclasses) reduces breadth.","No new eligibility criteria or procedural requirements in the instrument itself; it is declaratory rather than prescriptive.","Immediate commencement (day after registration) means administrative systems must reflect the change quickly."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument repeals an earlier class-of-persons instrument and declares that people granted a Bridging A (Subclass 010) or Bridging B (Subclass 020) visa associated with an unresolved Partner or Aged Parent substantive visa application are a specified class for purposes of associated bridging visa rules. It affects applicants for Partner and Parent visas (subclasses 801, 804, 820, 864 and 884) who hold those bridging visas while their substantive application remains undetermined.\n\nMechanically, the Minister makes this classification under paras 010.611(1)(c) and 020.611(1)(b). Applicants continue to bear ordinary visa costs and compliance obligations; the instrument itself does not create new visa pathways or fees."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument maintains the exact same scope as its predecessor (IMMI 12/094). It specifies the same class of persons (applicants for partner and parent visas) for the same purpose (associated bridging visas). The only change is the legislative instrument identifier and date — this is a routine republication/replacement rather than an expansion of scope."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (under 300 words)","Only 2 operative provisions: one repeal and one specification","No defined terms section — relies entirely on external references to Migration Regulations 1994","Simple list structure (5 visa subclasses) with no conditional logic or exceptions","Single cross-reference to specific paragraphs in Schedule 2 of the Migration Regulations","No nested provisions or 'if/then' scenarios"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument replaces an earlier 2012 rule and sets a new, precise test for who can obtain Bridging A (010) or Bridging B (020) visas while awaiting decision on certain partner (820/801) or parent (804/864/884) permanent visa applications.  \n\nIt preserves the practical effect: applicants for those partner and parent visas can lawfully remain in Australia while their permanent applications are processed, avoiding unlawful overstays."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-associated-bridging-visa-partner-and-parent-visas-instrument-lin-23-0","history":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-associated-bridging-visa-partner-and-parent-visas-instrument-lin-23-0/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-associated-bridging-visa-partner-and-parent-visas-instrument-lin-23-0/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-associated-bridging-visa-partner-and-parent-visas-instrument-lin-23-0/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-associated-bridging-visa-partner-and-parent-visas-instrument-lin-23-0/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-associated-bridging-visa-partner-and-parent-visas-instrument-lin-23-0/documents"}}