{"id":"F2012L01350","name":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification of Evidence of Further Funds and Living Costs - IMMI 12/054","slug":"migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-evidence-of-further-funds-and-living-costs-immi-12-054","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":163277,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2012L01350-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-04","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification of Evidence of Further Funds and Living Costs - IMMI 12/054","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), 5A302(b) and 5B102(1)(a), clause 580.111 and subclause 5A104(1))\n\nI, CHRIS BOWEN, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, acting under paragraphs 570.613(3)(b), 572.613(3)(b), 573.613(3)(b), 574.613(3)(b), 575.613(3)(b), 5A302(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 09/138 signed on 8 December 2009 specifying amounts for the purposes of paragraphs 570.613(3)(b), 572.613(3)(b), 573.613(3)(b), 754.613(3)(b), 575.613(3)(b), 5A302(b) and 5B102(1)(a), clause 580.111 and subclause 5A104(1).\n2.  SPECIFY an amount of AUD $18 610 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 5A302(b); AND\n3.  SPECIFY an amount of AUD $18 610 per year for the purposes of clause 580.111, subclause 5A104(1) and paragraph 5B102(1)(a).\n\nThis Instrument, IMMI 12/054, comes into effect on 1 July 2012.\n\nDated 18 June 2012\n\nChris Bowen\n\nMinister for Immigration and Citizenship\n\n\\[NOTE 1: Paragraphs 570.613(3)(b), 572.613(3)(b), 573.613(3)(b), 574.613(3)(b), 575.613(3)(b), and 5A302(b) relate to the applicant providing evidence that they have further funds from an acceptable source.\n\nNOTE 2: Clause 580.111, subclause 5A104(1) and paragraph 5B102(1)(a) relate to the applicant’s living costs.\\]","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":3141},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument remains strictly focused on specifying monetary thresholds for student visa financial requirements, updating the dollar amount from a prior specification without expanding the scope of applicants covered or altering the evidentiary framework."},"complexity_factors":["Simple operative structure (revoke and specify)","Multiple regulatory provision citations (9 distinct provisions)","No defined terms section","No conditional logic, exceptions, or procedural steps"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this does**\n\nThis instrument sets the **minimum amount of money** ($18,610) that certain visa applicants must prove they can access when applying to come to Australia.\n\n**Who it affects**\n\nPrimarily **international students** applying for Australian student visas (subclasses 570, 572, 573, 574, and 575) and **student guardians** (subclass 580).\n\n**What the money covers**\n\n*   **Further funds**: For most student visa applicants, this is money they must have available—from an acceptable source like savings or family support—beyond their course fees and travel costs.\n*   **Living costs**: For student guardians and certain other applicants, this represents the annual amount they need to support themselves while in Australia.\n\n**Why it matters**\n\nApplicants must provide evidence (such as bank statements) proving they have access to at least this amount. Without it, their visa application may be refused. This instrument replaced an earlier 2009 specification, updating the required dollar amount."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-evidence-of-further-funds-and-living-costs-immi-12-054","history":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-evidence-of-further-funds-and-living-costs-immi-12-054/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-evidence-of-further-funds-and-living-costs-immi-12-054/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-evidence-of-further-funds-and-living-costs-immi-12-054/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-evidence-of-further-funds-and-living-costs-immi-12-054/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-evidence-of-further-funds-and-living-costs-immi-12-054/documents"}}