{"id":"F2014L00316","name":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Evidence of Further Funds and Living Costs - IMMI 14/004","slug":"migration-regulations-1994-evidence-of-further-funds-and-living-costs-immi-14-004","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":128462,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2014L00316-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Evidence of Further Funds and Living Costs - IMMI 14/004","content":"![](image.001.png)  \n\nCommonwealth of Australia\n\nMigration Regulations 1994\n\nEVIDENCE OF FURTHER FUNDS AND LIVING COSTS\n\n(Paragraphs 570.613(3)(b), 572.613(3)(b), 573.613(3)(b), 574.613(3)(b), 575.613(3)(b) and 5B102(1)(a), clause 580.111 and subclause 5A104(1))\n\nI, MICHAELIA CASH, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, acting under paragraphs 570.613(3)(b), 572.613(3)(b), 573.613(3)(b), 574.613(3)(b), 575.613(3)(b) and 5B102(1)(a), clause 580.111 and subclause 5A104(1) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’):\n\n1.  REVOKE Instrument number IMMI 12/054, signed on 18 June 2012, specifying amounts for the purposes of paragraphs 570.613(3)(b), 572.613(3)(b), 573.613(3)(b), 574.613(3)(b), 575.613(3)(b) and 5B102(1)(a), clause 580.111 and subclause 5A104(1).\n2.  SPECIFY an amount of AUD $18 610 for paragraphs 570.613(3)(b), 572.613(3)(b), 573.613(3)(b), 574.613(3)(b) and 575.613(3)(b); AND\n3.  SPECIFY an amount of AUD $18 610 per year for clause 580.111, subclause 5A104(1) and paragraph 5B102(1)(a).\n\nThis Instrument, IMMI 14/004, commences on 22 March 2014, immediately after the commencement of Migration Amendment (Redundant and Other Provisions) Regulation 2014.\n\nDated 16 / 03 / 2014\n\nMICHAELIA CASH\n\nAssistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":1906},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a routine monetary adjustment that maintains the existing financial capacity framework within the Migration Regulations. It updates the specific dollar threshold without expanding the categories of visa applicants subject to the requirement or altering the evidentiary standards."},"complexity_factors":["References 8 specific technical provisions across the Migration Regulations using numeric codes (e.g., paragraphs 570.613(3)(b)) that correspond to specific visa subclasses","Requires external knowledge of visa categories (subclasses 570-575 for students, 580 for guardians) to fully identify affected parties","Contains operative provisions that revoke a predecessor instrument (IMMI 12/054), requiring cross-checking for historical context"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this does:** This instrument sets the minimum amount of money that international students and their guardians must prove they have access to for living expenses while staying in Australia. From March 2014 onwards, that amount is **$18,610 per year**.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- International students applying for Australian student visas (including those studying English, vocational courses, or at university)\n- Parents or relatives applying to accompany and care for a student as a guardian (visa subclass 580)\n\n**Why it matters:** The government requires proof that students can afford their stay without relying on public funds or working illegally. This document updates the living costs requirement from the previous 2012 amount, ensuring applicants demonstrate sufficient funds for accommodation, food, and other expenses."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-evidence-of-further-funds-and-living-costs-immi-14-004","history":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-evidence-of-further-funds-and-living-costs-immi-14-004/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-evidence-of-further-funds-and-living-costs-immi-14-004/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-evidence-of-further-funds-and-living-costs-immi-14-004/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-evidence-of-further-funds-and-living-costs-immi-14-004/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-evidence-of-further-funds-and-living-costs-immi-14-004/documents"}}