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The instrument repeals Migration (LIN 20/182: Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) visa – Specified work and places) Instrument 2020 (LIN 20/182), made for the definitions of regional Australia and specified work in subitem 1225(5) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations.
The definitions of regional Australia and specified work in subitem 1225(5) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations were repealed by the Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2020 Measures No. 2) Regulations 2020 (the Amendment Regulations).
The Amendment Regulations inserted the new instrument making power, regulation 1.15FAA which replaced the function of the repealed definitions. The Amendment Regulations also inserted transitional provisions in paragraphs 9201(3)(c) and 9201(4)(c) of Schedule 13 to the Regulations, which provide that LIN 20/182 continues in force (and may be dealt with) as if it had been made under regulation 1.5FAA of the Regulations.
Source: LIN22012.pdf and LIN22012-Explanatory-Statement.pdf