# Applicant must not be registered if not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealander with special visa

> act-s294 — as in force on 2026-06-04 — C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026C00232/latest/text

294 Applicant must not be registered if not an Australian citizen,
          permanent resident or New Zealander with special visa
          (1) An applicant must not be registered unless he or she is:
               (a) an Australian citizen; or
               (b) an Australian permanent resident (within the meaning of the
                   regulations); or
               (c) a New Zealand citizen who holds a special category visa.
          (2) To avoid doubt, this section applies to all applicants (not just first
              time applicants).