{"id":"F2014L01524","name":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification of Class of Persons - IMMI 14/104","slug":"migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-class-of-persons-immi-14-104","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":128718,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2014L01524-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"CLASS OF PERSONS","sectionType":"part","heading":"CLASS OF PERSONS","content":"# CLASS OF PERSONS","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"(Subparagraphs 1236(1)(a)(ii), 1236(1)(b","sectionType":"part","heading":"(Subparagraphs 1236(1)(a)(ii), 1236(1)(b)(ii) and 1236(1)(c)(ii))","content":"# (Subparagraphs 1236(1)(a)(ii), 1236(1)(b)(ii) and 1236(1)(c)(ii))\n\nI, GARRY FLEMING, Delegate of the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, acting under subparagraphs 1236(1)(a)(ii), 1236(1)(b)(ii) and 1236(1)(c)(ii) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations)\n\n1. SPECIFY for subparagraphs 1236(1)(a)(ii), 1236(1)(b)(ii) and 1236(1)(c)(ii) of the Regulations that form 1419 (Internet) must be used by persons applying for a Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa who:\n\n(a) hold a passport issued by a country specified in column 1 of Schedule A and subject to the conditions (if any) specified in column 2 of Schedule A; and\n\n(b) make their application through the services of an agent from that country specified in column 1 of Schedule A, and who is party to an agreement with Immigration to use an Internet facility for offshore visitor visa applications from that country specified in column 1 of Schedule A.\n\nThis Instrument, IMMI 14/104 commences on 23 November 2014.\n\nDated 10 November 2014\n\nG D Fleming\n\nDelegate of the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection\n\n  \n\nSCHEDULE A\n\n| Column 1                   | Column 2                                                         |\n| -------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Country                    | Conditions                                                       |\n| People’s Republic of China | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of China |","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":1334},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument remains focused on its original purpose: specifying the mandatory use of Form 1419 (Internet) for offshore visitor visa applications from particular countries (in this case, China) through approved agents. The scope is narrow and targeted, consistent with the enabling provisions in the Migration Regulations."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (single substantive clause with two conditions)","Only one country specified in Schedule A (China)","Simple binary conditions: passport origin + approved agent requirement","Minimal cross-referencing (only references Migration Regulations 1994, subparagraphs 1236(1))","No nested exceptions, definitions, or conditional logic"],"plain_english_summary":"This rule tells certain people applying for an Australian visitor visa (Subclass 600) which form they must use.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- People from China applying for a visitor visa\n- Specifically, those holding Chinese passports that identify them as Chinese nationals\n\n**What it requires:**\n- These applicants must use **Form 1419 (Internet)** — an online application form\n- They must apply through a specific travel agent or service provider from China who has a formal agreement with the Australian government to use the online system\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis creates a streamlined online application process for Chinese visitor visa applicants, but restricts them to using approved agents rather than applying independently. It effectively mandates that Chinese nationals use authorised intermediaries for their visa applications."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-class-of-persons-immi-14-104","history":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-class-of-persons-immi-14-104/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-class-of-persons-immi-14-104/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-class-of-persons-immi-14-104/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-class-of-persons-immi-14-104/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-class-of-persons-immi-14-104/documents"}}