{"id":"F2019L01207","name":"Migration (Class of Persons for Class GG visa and Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visa) Instrument 2019/193","slug":"migration-class-of-persons-for-class-gg-visa-and-subclass-408-temporary-activity-visa-instrument-201","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":440234,"registerId":"F2019L01207-fast-fetch-1775955941160","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Migration (Class of Persons for Class GG visa and Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visa) Instrument 2019/193","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\n![](image.001.jpeg)\n\n \n\nMigration (Class of Persons for Class GG visa and Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visa) Instrument 2019/193\n\nI, Gaye Lalor, Delegate of the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, make the following instrument.\n\nDated 12 September 2019\n\nGaye Lalor\n\nGaye Lalor\n\nSenior Executive Service, Band One, Immigration Programs Division and\n\nDelegate of the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs\n\n \n\n \n\nContents\n\nPart 1—Preliminary\n\n1..Name\n\n2  Commencement\n\n3  Authority\n\n4  Definitions\n\n5  Schedule\n\nPart 2—Specified class of persons\n\n6  Class of persons for subparagraph 1237(2)(a)(i)\n\nSchedule 1—Repeal\n\nMigration (LIN 18/215: Class of Persons eligible for a nil visa application charge for Class GG visa and Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visa) Instrument 2018 (F2018L01786)\n\n \n\n \n\nPart 1—Preliminary\n\n1..Name\n\n1.            This instrument is the Migration (Class of Persons for Class GG visa and Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visa) Instrument 2019/193.\n2.            This instrument may be cited as LIN 19/193.\n\n\n2  Commencement\n\nThis instrument commences on the day after it is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.\n\n3  Authority\n\nThis instrument is made under subregulation 2.07(5) of the Regulations.\n\n4  Definitions\n\nIn this instrument:\n\neligible sponsor has the same meaning as defined in paragraph 408.229A(9) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.\n\neligible supporter has the same meaning as defined in paragraph 408.229A(10) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.\n\nRegulations means Migration Regulations 1994.\n\nVAC means Visa Application Charge.\n\n5  Schedule\n\nThe instrument that is specified in Schedule 1 to this instrument is repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule.\n\n\n\n\nPart 2—Specified class of persons\n\n6  Class of persons for subparagraph 1237(2)(a)(i)\n\nFor the purposes of subparagraph 1237(2)(a)(i) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations:\n\n1.            where an applicant is seeking to satisfy the criteria in clause 408.219A of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, the applicant is a member of a class of persons whose VAC is nil if subclause 408.229A of Schedule 2 to the Regulations applies; and\n2.            there is an eligible sponsor or eligible supporter who is one of the following:\n  1.             a charity registered by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission;\n  2.           an agency of the Commonwealth;\n  3.         an agency of a State;\n  4.          an agency of a Territory;\n  5.            an agency, Embassy or Consulate of a foreign government;\n  6.          the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art;\n  7.       the Australian Grand Prix, where the sponsorship or support relates to the Formula One Australian Grand Prix or the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix;\n  8.     PI SBK Pty Ltd, where the sponsorship or support relates to Superbike events;\n  9.          Major Brisbane Festivals Pty Ltd;\n  10.            DarkLab Pty Ltd, where the sponsorship or support relates to the Dark Mofo Festival;\n  11.          Moorilla Estate Pty Ltd, where the sponsorship or support relates to the Mona Foma; and\n\n\n(c) the applicant will only engage in entertainment activities that are organised by, or on behalf of, an eligible sponsor or eligible supporter listed in paragraph (b).\n\nSchedule 1—Repeal\n\nMigration (LIN 18/215: Class of Persons eligible for a nil visa application charge for Class GG visa and Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visa) Instrument 2018 (F2018L01786)\n\nThe whole of the instrument\n\nRepeal the instrument.\n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument repeals the 2018 instrument and re-specifies the class of persons eligible for a nil VAC for Class GG and Subclass 408 visas (Schedule 1; s6). It keeps the same visa types but ties the VAC exemption explicitly to applicants who meet clause 408.219A where subclause 408.229A applies and to a closed list of sponsors/supporters plus an organiser requirement (s6(1)–(2)). The source text does not record line-by-line differences with the repealed instrument, but the repeal plus restatement indicates an intentional update to the scope and eligibility rules."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-references to multiple provisions in the Migration Regulations 1994 (notably clauses 408.219A, 408.229A and Schedule 1 subparagraph 1237(2)(a)(i)) require readers to consult external text (s6, s4).","Relies on defined terms whose meanings are located in other regulations (eligible sponsor; eligible supporter) increasing interpretive steps (s4).","Lists a mix of generic public/charitable bodies and specific named private entities/events, producing a narrow, bespoke eligibility class to be checked administratively (s6(2)(b)).","Imposes a factual requirement that activities be organised by the listed sponsor/supporter, which creates an administrative verification burden (s6(2)(c)).","Formal repeal of an earlier instrument (Schedule 1) means implementation requires transition awareness and comparison with the prior text (Schedule 1).","Made by delegated authority under subregulation 2.07(5) of the Regulations, a technical source of legal authority but not itself complex (s3)."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument makes certain applicants for the Class GG and Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visas exempt from the Visa Application Charge (VAC).  An applicant who meets clause 408.219A and for whom subclause 408.229A applies pays no VAC, but only where an \"eligible sponsor\" or \"eligible supporter\" is one of the specific public bodies, charities, named event organisers or listed private entities and the entertainment activities are organised by that sponsor (s6). The instrument also repeals the 2018 instrument it replaces (Schedule 1)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument maintains its original narrow scope. It continues to specify exactly which class of persons (entertainers under clause 408.219A with specific sponsors) qualify for a nil visa application charge. The 2019 version simply repeals and replaces the 2018 instrument (LIN 18/215) with substantially the same purpose and content, updating the list of eligible sponsors slightly."},"complexity_factors":["Short instrument (approximately 2 pages)","Only 4 defined terms in the interpretation section","Simple structure: preliminary matters, one operative provision, and a repeal schedule","Straightforward conditional logic (if X applies and Y sponsors, then nil VAC)","No nested exceptions or complex cross-referencing beyond standard Migration Regulations references","Specific named entities listed (7 specific organisations/events) rather than broad categories"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument sets a nil Visa Application Charge for Class GG and Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visas for entertainers and performers coming to Australia, provided they apply under the specified entertainment stream, have an approved sponsor/supporter (e.g., charities, government agencies, certain event or cultural organisations), and only perform work organised by that sponsor.\n\nIt lowers costs for international performers at major cultural and sporting events and repeals the 2018 instrument it replaces."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-class-gg-visa-and-subclass-408-temporary-activity-visa-instrument-201","history":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-class-gg-visa-and-subclass-408-temporary-activity-visa-instrument-201/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-class-gg-visa-and-subclass-408-temporary-activity-visa-instrument-201/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-class-gg-visa-and-subclass-408-temporary-activity-visa-instrument-201/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-class-gg-visa-and-subclass-408-temporary-activity-visa-instrument-201/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-class-gg-visa-and-subclass-408-temporary-activity-visa-instrument-201/documents"}}