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Migration Regulations 1994 - Class of Persons 2016/032

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This legal instrument defines two specific groups of people who qualify for special treatment under Australia's migration rules.

What it does:

Replaces an older 2013 decision (Instrument IMMI 13/080) with updated specifications
Lists exactly who falls into certain categories for visa purposes under the Migration Regulations

Who is affected: The instrument names two specific groups:

Fulbright Scholars from the United States of America (participants in the academic exchange program)
Participants in the Pacific Microstates – Northern Australia Worker Pilot Programme (a work scheme for people from Pacific island nations)

Why it matters: Being listed in this instrument means these groups are recognised as distinct categories for specific visa rules (under section 1234 of the Migration Regulations). This typically affects their eligibility for certain visas, work rights, or exemptions from usual requirements.

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Migration Regulations 1994

CLASS OF PERSONS 2016/032

(Sub-subparagraph 1234(2)(a)(v)(A))

I, JUDITH O’NEILL, Delegate of the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, acting under sub-subparagraph 1234(2)(a)(v)(A) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations):

REVOKE Instrument IMMI 13/080 (F2013L01232), Class of Persons, signed on 28 June 2013; and
SPECIFY for the purposes of sub-subparagraph 1234(2)(a)(v)(A) of the Regulations, the following classes of persons:
Fulbright Scholars of the United States of America; or
participants of the Pacific Microstates – Northern Australia Worker Pilot Programme.

This Instrument Class of Persons 2016/032, IMMI 16/032 commences on 1 May 2016.

Dated: 26 April 2016

Judith O’Neill

JUDITH O’NEILL

Senior Executive Service, Band One, Temporary Visa Programme Branch and Delegate of the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection

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