{"id":"F2018L00303","name":"Migration (IMMI 18/040: Manner for Providing Details of an Event to Immigration) Instrument 2018","slug":"migration-immi-18-040-manner-for-providing-details-of-an-event-to-immigration-instrument-2018","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":99924,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2018L00303-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 (a) This instrument is the Migration (IMMI 18/040: Manner for Providing Details of an Event to Immigration) Instrument 2018.\n (b) This instrument may be cited as IMMI 18/040.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n (a) Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.\n\n```html\n

Commencement information

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Provisions

Commencement

Date/Details

1. The whole of this instrument

18 March 2018

\n```\n\n> Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.\n\n (b) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority","content":"#### 3 Authority\n\n This instrument is made under subparagraph 2.84(2)(b)(i) of the Migration Regulations 1994.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 4 Definitions\n\n> Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Regulations, including Immigration.\n\n In this instrument:\n ImmiAccount means the digital access point referred to by that name on the Department’s internet site and accessed through that site.\n\n> Regulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Schedules","content":"#### 5 Schedules\n\n Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.\n\n \n\nPart 2 – Manner for providing details of an event to \nImmigration","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Manner for providing details of an event to Immigration","content":"#### 6 Manner for providing details of an event to Immigration\n\n For the purpose of subparagraph 2.84(2)(b)(i) of the Regulations, details of an event are to be provided to Immigration in the following manner:\n\n by email to: sponsor.notifications@abf.gov.au; or\n by completing the administrative form titled “Notification of sponsorship changes” and submitting the completed form using ImmiAccount.\n\n \n\nPart 3 – Transitional Provision","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of this instrument","content":"#### 7 Application of this instrument\n\nThis instrument applies to the provision, on or after the commencement of this instrument, of details of an event, whether the event occurs before, on or after the commencement of this instrument. \n\nSchedule 1—Repeals\n\nMigration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Address – IMMI 15/138\n\n1 The whole of the instrument\n\nRepeal the instrument.\n\nMigration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Address – IMMI 16/005\n\n2 The whole of the instrument\n\nRepeal the instrument.","sortOrder":6}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument remains tightly focused on its original purpose: specifying the manner for providing event details to Immigration. It consolidates previous instruments without expanding the substantive obligations or coverage."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (7 sections plus 2 repeal items)","Only 1 defined term ('ImmiAccount') in the instrument itself","Single operative provision (section 6) with straightforward 'either/or' structure","No nested conditions, exceptions, or cross-references beyond the empowering provision","Simple transitional provision with broad retrospective application","Repeals are straightforward (whole instruments, not partial)"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument prescribes how employers and visa sponsors must notify the Department of Home Affairs about reportable changes or events under the Migration Regulations. It replaces two older instruments and standardises reporting to two trackable channels: a specified sponsor email address or the “Notification of sponsorship changes” ImmiAccount form.\n\nIt applies to sponsors reporting events on or after 18 March 2018 and ensures consistent, official notification for compliance and record-keeping."},"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This instrument replaces two prior instruments that specified address/manner (Schedule 1) and instead prescribes two specific channels (email and an ImmiAccount form) for providing event details (section 6). It therefore changes the practical notification channels and clarifies that the rule governs notifications made on or after commencement, even for earlier events (section 7)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, procedural subject matter limited to the manner of providing notifications (section 6).","Cross-reference to Migration Regulations 1994 for defined terms such as 'Immigration' (section 4), requiring readers to consult the Regulations for full meaning.","Transitional rule that applies to notifications provided on or after commencement regardless of when the event occurred (section 7), which may affect retrospective reporting obligations.","Repeal of two earlier instruments (Schedule 1) — requires checking prior instruments for historical practice or comparisons.","Dependence on departmental digital infrastructure (ImmiAccount) and a specific departmental email address — creates an access/compliance requirement for users (sections 4 and 6)."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument fixes the accepted ways to give \"details of an event\" to the Department of Immigration: by emailing sponsor.notifications@abf.gov.au or by submitting the departmental administrative form “Notification of sponsorship changes” through ImmiAccount. It applies to notifications provided on or after commencement (18 March 2018), even if the event occurred earlier, and repeals two prior instruments that previously specified addresses or channels."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-immi-18-040-manner-for-providing-details-of-an-event-to-immigration-instrument-2018","history":"/api/acts/migration-immi-18-040-manner-for-providing-details-of-an-event-to-immigration-instrument-2018/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-immi-18-040-manner-for-providing-details-of-an-event-to-immigration-instrument-2018/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-immi-18-040-manner-for-providing-details-of-an-event-to-immigration-instrument-2018/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-immi-18-040-manner-for-providing-details-of-an-event-to-immigration-instrument-2018/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-immi-18-040-manner-for-providing-details-of-an-event-to-immigration-instrument-2018/documents"}}