{"id":"F2026L00008","name":"Migration (Class of Persons for Nil VAC for Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) – Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games) Instrument 2025","slug":"migration-class-of-persons-for-nil-vac-for-subclass-408-temporary-activity-brisbane-2032-olympic-and","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":443123,"registerId":"F2026L00008-fast-fetch-1775958036950","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Migration (Class of Persons for Nil VAC for Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) – Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games) Instrument 2025","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\n---\n\n![Commonwealth Coat of Arms of Australia](image.001.jpeg)\n\n \n\nLIN 25/120\n\n \n\nMigration (Class of Persons for Nil VAC for Subclass 408 Visas—Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games) Instrument 2025\n\nI, Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minister for Immigration, make the following instrument.\n\nDated 06 January 2026\n\nMatt Thistlethwaite\n\nAssistant Minister for Immigration\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nContents\n\n1  Name\n\n2  Commencement\n\n3  Authority\n\n4  Definitions\n\n5  Specified event for paragraph 408.229(b)\n\n6  Specified class of persons for paragraph 408.229(c)\n\n7  Visa application charge\n\n8  Repeal\n\n \n\n1  Name\n\n  This instrument is the Migration (Class of Persons for Nil VAC for Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) – Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games) Instrument 2025.\n\n2  Commencement\n\n  This instrument commences on 21 January 2026.\n\n3  Authority\n\n  This instrument is made under the following provisions of the Migration Regulations 1994:\n\n (a) subregulation 2.07(5) for subparagraph 1237(2)(a)(i) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations; and\n\n (b) paragraphs 408.229(b) and 408.229(c) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.\n\n4  Definitions\n\nNote: The expression Visa Application Charge used in this instrument is defined in section 5 of the Migration Act 1958.\n\n  In this instrument:\n\nBrisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games means the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games being hosted by Brisbane, Australia from 23 July 2032 to 5 September 2032.\n\nOrganising Committee means the Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (ABN: 49 672 341 604), which is the entity responsible for the organisation and operational delivery of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.\n\nRegulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.\n\nVAC means Visa Application Charge.\n\n5  Specified event for paragraph 408.229(b)\n\n  For paragraph 408.229(b) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is a specified event.\n\n6  Specified class of persons for paragraph 408.229(c)\n\n  For paragraph 408.229(c) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, the class of persons specified in relation to the event specified in section 5 is a person who is:\n\n (a) approved for accreditation for the event by the Organising Committee; and\n\n (b) a member or personnel of any of the following:\n\n (i) the International Olympic Committee (IOC);\n\n (ii) IOC Controlled entities;\n\n (iii) National Olympic Committees;\n\n (iv) International Federations;\n\n (v) Rights-Holding Broadcasters;\n\n (vi) the Official Timekeeper;\n\n (vii)  IOC Marketing Partners;\n\n (viii)  Media.\n\n7  Visa application charge\n\n  For subparagraph 1237(2)(a)(i) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the specified class of persons is a person who is:\n\n (a) seeking to satisfy clause 408.229 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations; and\n\n (b) in the class of persons specified in section 6.\n\n8  Repeal\n\n  This instrument is repealed on 6 September 2032.\n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument remains tightly focused on its original purpose: creating a nil visa application charge for specific accredited personnel attending the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The scope matches the title and intent precisely, with no expansion into unrelated visa categories, events, or beneficiary groups."},"complexity_factors":["Only 8 short sections with minimal conditional logic","Just 4 defined terms in section 4, all straightforward (event name, Organising Committee, 'Regulations' shorthand, 'VAC' abbreviation)","No nested exceptions or complex cross-referencing — only references to specific paragraphs in the Migration Regulations 1994 (Schedule 1 and Schedule 2)","Simple eligibility criteria: accreditation approval + membership of listed organisations","Single purpose instrument with automatic sunset clause (repeal date fixed at 6 September 2032)","No discretionary powers, review mechanisms, or administrative procedures established"],"plain_english_summary":"Creates a free Subclass 408 visa pathway for people accredited to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, waiving the usual visa application charge for eligible officials, broadcasters, media, sponsors and sports administrators. Effective 21 January 2026 until 6 September 2032, it removes a financial barrier to smooth entry for essential international Games personnel."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument establishes a new nil-VAC class for subclass 408 visa applicants linked to Brisbane 2032; the text does not itself amend or narrow an earlier instrument or otherwise indicate a change from a prior scope within the instrument."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, well-defined beneficiary class reduces scope complexity (definitions and specified class in s4 and s6).","Relies on external accreditation decision by the Brisbane Organising Committee to determine eligibility, creating an administrative verification dependency (s4, s6).","Cross-references and operation depend on existing Migration Regulations and Migration Act VAC definition (authority and VAC tie-ins in s3 and s4 note).","Temporary, fixed timeframe and explicit repeal date simplifies lifecycle but requires expiry handling (commencement s2; repeal s8).","Explicit list of covered organisations creates clear inclusion rules but requires correct characterisation of applicants (s6).","Operates by removing a fee (nil VAC) rather than creating new permissions, so legal mechanics are simple though revenue and processing impacts are concentrated (s7)."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument allows certain people linked to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games to apply for a subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visa without paying the Visa Application Charge (VAC). It applies to applicants accredited by the Brisbane Organising Committee who are members or personnel of specified organisations (for example: IOC, National Olympic Committees, broadcasters and media). It takes effect 21 January 2026 and ends on repeal 6 September 2032. The Commonwealth forgoes VAC revenue; accreditation determines eligibility and applicants must obtain that accreditation to qualify."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-nil-vac-for-subclass-408-temporary-activity-brisbane-2032-olympic-and","history":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-nil-vac-for-subclass-408-temporary-activity-brisbane-2032-olympic-and/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-nil-vac-for-subclass-408-temporary-activity-brisbane-2032-olympic-and/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-nil-vac-for-subclass-408-temporary-activity-brisbane-2032-olympic-and/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-nil-vac-for-subclass-408-temporary-activity-brisbane-2032-olympic-and/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-class-of-persons-for-nil-vac-for-subclass-408-temporary-activity-brisbane-2032-olympic-and/documents"}}