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The Australian Government has introduced the Migration (Arrangements for Maritime Crew Visa Applications) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/025), which will commence on 1 November 2026.

The new instrument repeals and replaces IMMI 16/115 and specifies the approved form, place and manner for making a valid application for a Maritime Crew (Temporary) (Class ZM) visa.

Online Lodgement Arrangements

Applicants will continue to lodge online using Form 1273 (Internet), in accordance with the Department of Home Affairs’ electronic application procedures.

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The Migration (Complying Entrepreneur Activity - Funding Entities) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/055) commenced on 25 September 2026.

The instrument repeals and replaces Specification of Entities 2016/074 (IMMI 16/074), which was due to sunset on 1 October 2026. It maintains the existing policy arrangements, with only minor changes to modernise the drafting.

Application of the funding requirement

Regulation 5.19E of the Migration Regulations 1994 sets out the requirements for a complying entrepreneur activity under the Entrepreneur streams of the:

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The Migration (Fields of Education) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/057) commenced on 25 September 2026.

The instrument repeals and replaces Specification of Fields of Education 2016/076 (IMMI 16/076), which was due to sunset on 1 October 2026. It maintains the existing policy settings, with only minor changes to modernise the drafting.

Application to the General Skilled Migration points test

Schedule 6D to the Migration Regulations 1994 establishes the General Skilled Migration points test applying to:

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The Migration (Complying Entrepreneur Activity - Excluded Activities) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/056) commenced on 25 September 2026.

The instrument repeals and replaces Specification of Activities 2016/075 (IMMI 16/075), which was due to sunset on 1 October 2026. It maintains the existing policy settings without substantive change.

Excluded entrepreneurial activities

For the purposes of regulation 5.19E of the Migration Regulations 1994, the following activities are excluded from the meaning of a “complying entrepreneur activity”:

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The Australian Government has introduced the Migration (Visas that Preclude a Person from Lodging a Student Visa Application in Australia) Instrument 2026 (LIN 26/068).

The instrument was registered on 24 September 2026 and commenced on 25 September 2026. It repeals and replaces IMMI 2016/016, which was due to sunset on 1 October 2026.

Effect of the instrument

Under Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994, certain temporary visa holders cannot validly apply for a subclass 500 Student visa or subclass 590 Student Guardian visa while in Australia.

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Migration (Arrangements for Maritime Crew Visa Applications) Instrument 2026
The Australian Government has introduced the Migra...
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Posted by Migration Alliance on 25 September 2026
Migration (Complying Entrepreneur Activity - Funding Entities) Instrument 2026
The Migration (Complying Entrepreneur Activity - F...
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Posted by Migration Alliance on 24 September 2026
Migration (Fields of Education) Instrument 2026
The Migration (Fields of Education) Instrument 202...
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Posted by Migration Alliance on 24 September 2026
Migration (Complying Entrepreneur Activity - Excluded Activities) Instrument 2026
The Migration (Complying Entrepreneur Activity - E...
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Posted by Migration Alliance on 24 September 2026
Migration (Visas that Preclude a Person from Lodging a Student Visa Application in Australia) Instrument 2026
The Australian Government has introduced the Migra...
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Posted by Migration Alliance on 24 September 2026