3Interpretation

3 Interpretation

(1) In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears:

permanent entry permit means an entry permit the effect of which is not subject to a limit as to time but does not include an entry visa that is operating as an entry permit.

permanent return visa means a visa:

(a) of one of the following classes under the Migration (1989) Regulations:

(i) return visa, class A (code number 154);

(ii) return visa, class B (code number 155);

(iii) return visa, class C (code number 156);

(iv) return visa, class D (code number 157);

(v) return visa, class E (code number 158); or

(b) of one of the following classes under the Migration (1993) Regulations:

(i) Class 154 (resident return (A));

(ii) Class 155 (resident return (B));

(iii) Class 156 (resident return (C));

(iv) Class 157 (resident return (D));

(v) Class 158 (resident return (E)).

permanent visa means:

(a) a visa:

(i) that was available for grant before 1 September 1994; and

(ii) of which presentation at the Entry Control Point before 1 September 1994 would have had effect as an application for a permanent entry permit; or

(b) an entry visa granted before 1 September 1994 that permitted the holder to stay in Australia indefinitely; or

(c) a visa granted on or after 1 September 1994 that permits the holder to stay in Australia indefinitely.

primary application means an application for a visa or an entry permit.

primary decision has the same meaning as in Part 5 of the amended Act.

reporting condition means a condition imposed before 1 September 1994 under subsection 92 (9) or 93 (9) of the old Act, or by a Court, on a non-citizen that obliged him or her to report periodically to Immigration.

return visa means a permanent return visa or a temporary return visa.

review authority includes any officer or Tribunal (other than the Administrative Appeals Tribunal) having the function of reviewing the merits of a decision that relates to a visa or entry permit.

temporary entry permit means an entry permit other than a permanent entry permit, but does not include an entry visa that is operating as an entry permit.