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Australia Migration - 26 April 2008 - Legislation ChangeClient summary
From 26 April 2008, the Migration Regulations 1994 ('the Regulations') are amended to provide that certain non-citizen non-permanent resident children in the care of a State or Territory government welfare authority are eligible for the grant of a permanent residence visa. These children are required to be supported by a State or Territory government welfare authority.
This amendment applies only in relation to the permanent residence visa, Subclass 802 (Child) visa.
Affected legislation
The following provisions of the Regulations are amended:
New regulation 1.20LAA in Division 1.4B of Part 1 (to be inserted)
Item 1108A in Schedule 1
Division 802.1 of Part 802 of Schedule 2
Clause 802.215 in Subdivision 802.21 of Division 802.2 of Part 802 of Schedule 2
New clause 802.216 in Subdivision 802.21 of Division 802.2 of Part 802 of Schedule 2 (to be inserted)
New clause 802.226A in Subdivision 802.22 of Division 802.2 of Part 802 of Schedule 2 (to be inserted)
Clause 802.311 in Subdivision 802.31 of Division 802.3 of Part 802 of Schedule 2
New clause 802.327 in Subdivision 802.31 of Division 802.3 of Part 802 of Schedule 2
New clause 802.328 in Subdivision 802.31 of Division 802.3 of Part 802 of Schedule 2
Note following Division 802.2 heading in Part 802 of Schedule 2
Note following Division 802.3 heading in Part 802 of Schedule 2
Additional information: State and Territory government welfare authorities are supportive of this legislative change.
Transitional provisions: The amendments apply in relation to an application for a visa made on or after 26 April 2008.
Forms: Form 47 CH (Application for Migration to Australia by a child) has been amended to cater for children supported by a State and Territory government welfare authority.
Instructions: PAM3
PAM3:Sch2 Visa 802 – Vulnerable Child
PAM3:Div 1.4B – Limitation on certain sponsorships and nominations – Reg 1.20LAA.
