7Matters to which Secretary must have regard when deciding on extension of period for registration or commencement

7 Matters to which Secretary must have regard when deciding on extension of period for registration or commencement

(1) For the purposes of paragraph 4C(6)(a) of the Act, if the application is made by an applicant who is aged under 18 years on the applicant’s visa commencement day, the following matters are prescribed: (a) the applicant’s medical history during the non‑participation period, including the nature and duration of any serious illness or injury suffered by the applicant during the non‑participation period; (b) the applicant’s family and caring commitments during the non‑participation period; (c) any other compelling or compassionate reasons that existed during the non‑participation period for making a particular decision on the application. (2) For the purposes of paragraph 4C(6)(a) of the Act, if the application is made by an applicant who is aged 18 years or over on the applicant’s visa commencement day, the following matters are prescribed: (a) the applicant’s record in learning English during the non‑participation period; (b) during the non‑participation period, the applicant’s participation in, and suitability for, educational services generally available to members of the public; (c) the applicant’s employment record during the non‑participation period; (d) the applicant’s medical history during the non‑participation period, including the nature and duration of any serious illness or injury suffered by the applicant during the non‑participation period; (e) the applicant’s family and caring commitments during the non‑participation period; (f) whether the applicant was not in Australia at any time during the non‑participation period; (g) any other compelling or compassionate reasons that existed during the non‑participation period for making a particular decision on the application.