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Migration (LIN 19/084: Definition of a Superyacht) Instrument 2019

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This instrument defines “superyacht” for the Migration Regulations by a three‑part test: high‑value luxury sailing or motor vessel 24 metres or longer, not carrying cargo, and used for sport or pleasure, and it repeals the prior definitional instrument.

It changes which vessels fall into the regulatory label, affecting owners/operators near the 24m threshold who must prove length, cargo status and use where migration rules depend on the term.

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Migration (LIN 19/084: Definition of a Superyacht) Instrument 2019

I, David Coleman, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, acting under my power in regulation 1.15G of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations) specify that:

(1) in accordance with subsection 33(3) of the Acts interpretation Act 1901, the instrument, Definition of a Superyacht - IMMI 09/019 is repealed;

(2) a superyacht is any high value luxury sailing ship or motor vessel which is:

(a) 24 metres or longer in length;

(b) not carrying cargo;

Note: In this instrument:

(1) Superyacht has the meaning provided in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations.
(2) Vessel has the meaning provided in subsection 5(1) of the Migration Act 1958.

This instrument commences on 1 October 2019.

Dated: 26 September 2019

David Coleman

The Hon. David Coleman

Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs

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1 Migration (LIN 19/084: Definition of a Superyacht) Instrument 2019

Migration (LIN 19/084: Definition of a Superyacht) Instrument 2019

(1) in accordance with subsection 33(3) of the Acts interpretation Act 1901, the instrument, Definition of a Superyacht - IMMI 09/019 is repealed;

(2) a superyacht is any high value luxury sailing ship or motor vessel which is:

(a) 24 metres or longer in length;

(b) not carrying cargo;

Note: In this instrument:

(1) Superyacht has the meaning provided in regulation 1.03 of the Regulations.
(2) Vessel has the meaning provided in subsection 5(1) of the Migration Act 1958.

This instrument commences on 1 October 2019.

Dated: 26 September 2019

David Coleman

The Hon. David Coleman

Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs