{"id":"F2016L00552","name":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Australian Values Statement for Public Interest Criterion 4019 - 2016/011","slug":"migration-regulations-1994-australian-values-statement-for-public-interest-criterion-4019-2016-011","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":129115,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2016L00552-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"AUSTRALIAN VALUES STATEMENT FOR PUBLIC I","sectionType":"part","heading":"AUSTRALIAN VALUES STATEMENT FOR PUBLIC INTEREST CRITERION 4019 — 2016/011","content":"# AUSTRALIAN VALUES STATEMENT FOR  \nPUBLIC INTEREST CRITERION 4019 – 2016/011\n\n(Schedule 4, Part 3, Clause 3.1)\n\nI, PETER DUTTON, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, acting under Clause 3.1 of Part 3 of Schedule 4 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations) APPROVE for public interest criterion 4019, the Australian Values Statement in the Schedule to this Instrument for the purpose of applicants seeking to satisfy the criteria required at the time of making a decision regarding the grant of a Subclass 500 (Student) visa or a Subclass 590 (Student Guardian) visa.\n\nThis Instrument, Australian Values Statement for Public Criterion 4019 – 2016/011,  \nIMMI 16/011, commences on 1 July 2016.\n\nDated: 18 April 2016\n\nPeter Dutton\n\nTHE HON PETER DUTTON MP\n\nMinister for Immigration and Border Protection\n\n  \nSCHEDULE\n\n| Values StatementI will respect Australian values during my stay in Australia and will obey the laws of Australia. |\n| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\nThis statement is to accompany information provided to the applicant (including paper application forms and electronic application forms) which provides that for the purposes of this statement:\n\nAustralian values include respect for the freedom and dignity of the individual, freedom of religion, commitment to the rule of law, parliamentary democracy, equality of men and women, and a spirit of egalitarianism that embraces mutual respect, tolerance, fair play and compassion for those in need and pursuit of the public good.\n\nAustralian society also values equality of opportunity for individuals, regardless of their race, religion or ethnic background.\n\nIt is also important to understand that English is the national language.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":1872},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument establishes the original scope of the values requirement specifically for Subclass 500 and 590 visa applicants. It represents the baseline requirement rather than an expansion from earlier intent."},"complexity_factors":["Single operative provision approving one specific statement","Minimal cross-referencing (only references the enabling power in Clause 3.1 of Schedule 4)","Embedded definitions within the Schedule (no separate interpretation section)","No exceptions, conditions, or nested logic","Very short length (under 400 words)"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument creates a mandatory **Australian Values Statement** for people applying for student visas (Subclass 500) and student guardian visas (Subclass 590).\n\n**What applicants must sign:**\nA declaration stating: *\"I will respect Australian values during my stay in Australia and will obey the laws of Australia.\"*\n\n**What 'Australian values' means:**\nThe instrument defines this to include:\n- Respect for individual freedom and dignity\n- Freedom of religion  \n- Commitment to the **rule of law** (the principle that everyone must follow the legal system) and parliamentary democracy\n- Equality of men and women\n- **Egalitarianism** (fairness and equality), mutual respect, tolerance, fair play, and compassion for those in need\n- Equality of opportunity regardless of race, religion or ethnic background\n- Recognition that English is the national language\n\n**When it matters:**\nApplicants must satisfy this requirement when the government makes a decision on their visa application."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-australian-values-statement-for-public-interest-criterion-4019-2016-011","history":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-australian-values-statement-for-public-interest-criterion-4019-2016-011/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-australian-values-statement-for-public-interest-criterion-4019-2016-011/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-australian-values-statement-for-public-interest-criterion-4019-2016-011/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-australian-values-statement-for-public-interest-criterion-4019-2016-011/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-australian-values-statement-for-public-interest-criterion-4019-2016-011/documents"}}