{"id":"F2009L01302","name":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification under regulations 1.03 and 1.15G - Definition of Superyacht - March 2009","slug":"migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-regulations-1-03-and-1-15g-definition-of-superyacht-m","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":122257,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L01302-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Commonwealth of Australia","sectionType":"part","heading":"Commonwealth of Australia","content":"# Commonwealth of Australia","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Migration Regulations 1994","sectionType":"section","heading":"Migration Regulations 1994","content":"##### Migration Regulations 1994\n\nDEFINITION OF “SUPERYACHT”\n\n(REGULATIONS 1.03 AND 1.15G)\n\nI, CHRIS EVANS, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, acting under regulations 1.03 and 1.15G of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’):\n\n1. REVOKE Instrument number IMMI 08/090 signed on 15 October 2008 specifying the definition of “Superyacht” for the purposes of regulation 1.15G of the Regulations; AND\n\n2. SPECIFY any high value luxury sailing ship or motor vessel which is:\n\n(a) 24 metres or longer in length; AND\n\n(b) not carrying cargo; AND\n\n(c) used for sport or pleasure; AND\n\nto be a [superyacht](http://immibelweh03/NXT/gateway.dll?f=id$id=legend_current_mr%3Ar%3A0000000000028b3$cid=legend_current_mr$t=document-frame.htm$an=JD_122540541-specifiedwork$3.0#JD_122540541-specifiedwork) for the purposes of regulation 1.15G of the Regulations.\n\nThis Instrument (IMMI 09/019) takes effect on 15 May 2009.\n\nDated 22 March 2009\n\nCHRIS EVANS\n\nMinister for Immigration and Citizenship\n\n\\[NOTE 1: Regulation 1.03, definition of “superyacht” provides that superyacht means a sailing ship or motor vessel of a kind that is specified by the Minister under regulation 1.15G to be a superyacht.\n\nNOTE 2: Regulation 1.15G provides that the Minister may, by instrument in writing, specify that (a) a sailing ship of a particular kind is a superyacht for the purposes of these Regulations; or (b) a motor vessel of a particular kind is a superyacht for the purposes of these Regulations.\\]","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":1887},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument maintains the same narrow scope as the 2008 instrument it replaces. It continues solely to define 'superyacht' for the purposes of regulation 1.15G without expanding into additional policy areas, creating new obligations, or altering the fundamental purpose of the definition."},"complexity_factors":["Single-purpose instrument containing only one definition","Three straightforward objective criteria (length, cargo prohibition, use type)","No exceptions, nested conditions, or cross-references beyond basic enabling regulations","Revokes only one previous instrument with no transitional provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This document sets the legal definition of a **\"superyacht\"** for Australia's immigration system, which determines what types of luxury vessels qualify for specific visa arrangements available to superyacht crew.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Replaces an earlier 2008 definition with updated criteria\n- Establishes which vessels are considered superyachts under migration law (affecting visa eligibility and entry requirements)\n\n**The definition:**\nA superyacht is a high-value luxury sailing ship or motor vessel that must meet **all three** criteria:\n- **Size:** At least 24 metres long\n- **Use:** Dedicated to sport or pleasure (not commercial transport)\n- **Cargo:** Not carrying cargo\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Owners and crew of large luxury yachts entering Australian waters\n- Immigration officials assessing visa applications for superyacht crew members\n\nThis definition is crucial because it determines eligibility for specific visa pathways designed for the superyacht industry, distinguishing luxury recreational vessels from commercial shipping."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-regulations-1-03-and-1-15g-definition-of-superyacht-m","history":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-regulations-1-03-and-1-15g-definition-of-superyacht-m/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-regulations-1-03-and-1-15g-definition-of-superyacht-m/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-regulations-1-03-and-1-15g-definition-of-superyacht-m/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-regulations-1-03-and-1-15g-definition-of-superyacht-m/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-regulations-1-03-and-1-15g-definition-of-superyacht-m/documents"}}