# Visa conditions > sch-8 — as in force on 2026-06-01 — F2026C00497 · Compilation No. 287 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026C00497/latest/text Schedule 8—Visa conditions (subregulations 2.05(1) and (2)) Note 1: Whether a visa of a particular class may be made subject to any of these conditions depends on the relevant provision in Schedule 2. Note 2: As to cancellation for breaches of conditions, see the Act, ss. 41 and 116 to 119. 8101 The holder must not engage in work in Australia. 8102 The holder must not engage in work in Australia (other than in relation to the holder’s course of study or training). 8103 The holder must not undertake work in Australia without the permission in writing of the Minister, which may be: (a) in relation to specified work; or (b) for a specified time. 8104 (1) The holder must not engage in work for more than 40 hours a fortnight while the holder is in Australia. (2) Subject to subclauses (2A) and (2B), if the holder is a member of the family unit of a person who satisfies the primary criteria for the grant of a student visa, the holder must not engage in work in Australia until the person who satisfies the primary criteria has commenced a course of study. (2A) Subclause (2) does not apply to the holder if: (a) at the time of applying for the visa, the holder held a substantive visa or a bridging visa (the previous visa); and (b) the holder was permitted to work in Australia during the period that the previous visa was in effect. (2B) Subclause (2) does not apply to the holder if the person who satisfies the primary criteria for the grant of the student visa: (a) held a substantive visa or a bridging visa (the previous visa) at the time of applying for the student visa; and (b) was permitted to work in Australia during the period that the previous visa was in effect. (2C) If subclause (2) does not apply to the holder because of subclause (2A) or (2B), then despite subclause (1), the holder may engage in work for more than 40 hours a fortnight: (a) while the holder is in Australia; and (b) before the course of study mentioned in subclause (2) commences. (3) If the course of study mentioned in subclause (2) is for the award of a masters or doctoral degree, then despite subclause (1), the holder may engage in work for more than 40 hours a fortnight while the holder is in Australia. (3A) If the visa held is a Subclass 500 (Student) visa, or a bridging visa granted on the basis of a valid application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa, this clause applies Visa conditions Schedule 8 as if the reference in subclauses (1), (2C) and (3) to 40 hours were instead a reference to 48 hours. (4) In this clause: fortnight means the period of 14 days commencing on a Monday. 8105 (1A) Subject to subclause (1B), the holder must not engage in any work in Australia before the holder’s course of study commences. (1B) Subclause (1A) does not apply to the holder if: (a) at the time of applying for the visa, the holder held a substantive visa or a bridging visa (the previous visa); and (b) the holder was permitted to work in Australia during the period that the previous visa was in effect. (1) Subject to subclause (2), the holder must not engage in work in Australia for more than 40 hours a fortnight during any fortnight when the holder’s course of study or training is in session. (2) Subclause (1) does not apply: (a) to work that was specified as a requirement of the course when the course particulars were entered in the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students; and (b) in relation to a student visa granted in relation to a masters degree by research or doctoral degree if the holder has commenced the masters degree by research or doctoral degree. (2A) If the visa held is a Subclass 500 (Student) visa, or a bridging visa granted on the basis of a valid application for a Subclass 500 (Student) visa, this clause applies as if the reference in subclause (1) to 40 hours were instead a reference to 48 hours. (3) In this clause: fortnight means the period of 14 days commencing on a Monday. 8106 The holder must engage in work in Australia only if the work is relevant to the conduct of the business, or performance of the tasks, specified in the visa application. 8107 (1) If the visa is not a visa mentioned in subclause (3) or (4), and was granted to enable the holder to be employed in Australia, the holder must not: (a) cease to be employed by the employer in relation to which the visa was granted; or (b) work in a position or occupation inconsistent with the position or occupation in relation to which the visa was granted; or (c) engage in work for another person or on the holder’s own account while undertaking the employment in relation to which the visa was granted. Schedule 8 Visa conditions (2) If the visa is not a visa mentioned in subclause (3) or (4), and subclause (1) does not apply, the holder must not: (a) cease to undertake the activity in relation to which the visa was granted; or (b) engage in an activity inconsistent with the activity in relation to which the visa was granted; or (c) engage in work for another person or on the holder’s own account inconsistent with the activity in relation to which the visa was granted. (3) If the visa is, or the last substantive visa held by the applicant was, a Subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)) visa that was granted on the basis that the holder met the requirements of subclause 457.223(2) or (4) (as in force before 18 March 2018): (a) the holder: (i) must work only in the occupation listed in the most recently approved nomination for the holder; and (ii) unless the circumstances in subclause (3A) apply: (A) must work only for the party to a labour agreement or former party to a labour agreement who nominated the holder in the most recently approved nomination; or (B) if the sponsor is, or was, a standard business sponsor who was lawfully operating a business in Australia at the time of the sponsor’s approval as a standard business sponsor, or at the time of the last approval of a variation to the sponsor’s term of approval as a standard business sponsor—must work only in a position in the business of the sponsor or an associated entity of the sponsor; or (C) if the sponsor is or was a standard business sponsor who was not lawfully operating a business in Australia, and was lawfully operating a business outside Australia, at the time of the sponsor’s approval as a standard business sponsor, or at the time of the last approval of a variation to the sponsor’s term of approval as a standard business sponsor—must work only in a position in the business of the sponsor; and (aa) subject to paragraph (c), the holder must: (i) if the holder was outside Australia when the visa was granted— commence work within 90 days after the holder’s arrival in Australia; and (ii) if the holder was in Australia when the visa was granted—commence work within 90 days after the holder’s visa was granted; and (b) the holder may cease to work in accordance with paragraph (a) for a period, but: (i) any such period must not exceed 180 consecutive days; and (ii) the total number of days on which the holder does not work in accordance with paragraph (a) must not exceed 365 during the visa period for the holder’s visa; and Visa conditions Schedule 8 (c) if the holder is required to hold a licence, registration or membership that is mandatory to perform the occupation nominated in relation to the holder, in the location where the holder’s position is situated—the holder: (i) must hold the licence, registration or membership while the holder is performing the occupation; and (ii) if the holder was outside Australia when the visa was granted—the holder must hold that licence, registration or membership within 90 days after the holder’s arrival in Australia; and (iii) if the holder was in Australia when the visa was granted—the holder must hold that licence, registration or membership within 90 days after the holder’s visa was granted; and (iv) must notify the Department, in writing as soon as practicable if an application for the licence, registration or membership is refused; and (v) must comply with each condition or requirement to which the licence, registration or membership is subject; and (vi) must not engage in work that is inconsistent with the licence, registration or membership, including any conditions or requirements to which the licence, registration or membership is subject; and (vii) must notify the Department, in writing as soon as practicable if the licence, registration or membership ceases to be in force or is revoked or cancelled. (3A) For subparagraph (3)(a)(ii), the circumstances are that: (a) the holder’s occupation is specified in an instrument in writing for subparagraph 2.72(10)(e)(ii) or (iii) as in force before 18 March 2018; or (b) the holder is continuing to work for the sponsor, or the associated entity of the sponsor, for the purpose of fulfilling a requirement under a law relating to industrial relations and relating to the giving of notice. (4) If the visa is: (a) a Subclass 401 (Temporary Work (Long Stay Activity)) visa; or (b) a Subclass 402 (Training and Research) visa; or (ba) a Subclass 420 (Temporary Work (Entertainment)) visa; the holder must not: (c) cease to engage in the most recently nominated occupation, program or activity in relation to which the holder is identified; or (d) engage in work or an activity that is inconsistent with the most recently nominated occupation, program or activity in relation to which the holder is identified; or (e) engage in work or an activity for an employer other than the employer identified in accordance with paragraph 2.72A(7)(a) as in force before 19 November 2016 (subject to subregulation 2.72A(8) as in force before that day) in the most recent nomination in which the holder is identified. (5) If the visa is a subclass 407 (Training) visa, the holder must not: (a) cease to engage in the most recently nominated program in relation to which the holder is identified; or Schedule 8 Visa conditions (b) engage in work or an activity that is inconsistent with the most recently nominated program in relation to which the holder is identified; or (c) engage in work or an activity for an employer other than an employer identified in accordance with paragraph 2.72A(8)(a) (subject to subregulation 2.72A(9)) in the most recent nomination in which the holder is identified. 8108 The holder must not be employed in Australia by any 1 employer for more than 3 months, without the prior permission in writing of the Secretary. 8109 The holder must not change details of times and places of engagements specified in the application to be undertaken in Australia during the visa period, without the prior permission in writing of the Secretary. 8110 The holder: (a) must not engage in work in Australia except in the household of the employer in relation to whom the visa was granted; and (b) must not work in a position or occupation inconsistent with the position or occupation in relation to which the visa was granted; and (c) must not engage in work for another person or on the holder’s own account while undertaking the employment in relation to which the visa was granted; and (d) must not cease to be employed by the employer in relation to which the visa was granted, unless paragraph (e) applies; and (e) except with the written permission of the Foreign Minister, must not remain in Australia after the permanent departure of that employer. 8111 The holder must not: (a) perform work in Australia except in the household of the employer who is the holder’s sponsor in relation to the visa; or (b) remain in Australia after the permanent departure of that employer. 8112 The holder must not engage in work in Australia that might otherwise be carried out by an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident. 8113 The holder must not work in Australia otherwise than as a member of the crew of a non-military ship. 8114 The holder must not work in Australia otherwise than as a member of the crew of a superyacht. 8115 The holder must not work in Australia other than by engaging in a business visitor activity. 8116 The holder must not work in Australia other than by engaging in an activity specified in a legislative instrument made by the Minister for this clause. 8117 The holder must not work in Australia other than as a member of the crew on either or both of the following: (a) the flight on which the holder leaves Australia; Visa conditions Schedule 8 (b) one flight from a proclaimed airport to the proclaimed airport from which the holder leaves Australia. 8118 The holder must not work in Australia other than as a member of the crew on one or more of the following: (a) the flight on which the holder travels to Australia; (b) one flight from the proclaimed airport at which the holder enters Australia to another proclaimed airport; (c) the flight on which the holder leaves Australia; (d) one flight from a proclaimed airport to the proclaimed airport from which the holder leaves Australia. 8201 (1) While in Australia, the holder must not engage, for more than 3 months, in any studies or training. (2) However, subclause (1) does not apply to a visa mentioned in the table. Item Visa 1 Subclass 590 (Student Guardian) visa in relation to which the holder is undertaking an ELICOS of less than 20 hours per week 1A Subclass 602 (Medical Treatment) visa in relation to which the holder: (a) is under 18; and (b) has experienced a change in circumstances while in Australia; and (c) has the written permission of the Minister to engage for more than 3 months in any studies or training because of compelling and compassionate circumstances 2 Subclass 675 (Medical Treatment (Short Stay)) visa in relation to which the holder: (a) is under 18; and (b) has experienced a change in circumstances while in Australia; and (c) has the written permission of the Minister to engage for more than 3 months in any studies or training because of compelling and compassionate circumstances 3 Subclass 685 (Medical Treatment (Long Stay)) visa in relation to which the holder: (a) is under 18; and (b) has experienced a change in circumstances while in Australia; and (c) has the written permission of the Minister to engage for more than 3 months in any studies or training because of compelling and compassionate circumstances 8202 (1) The holder must be enrolled in a full-time course of study or training if the holder is: (a) a Defence student; or (b) a Foreign Affairs student; or (c) a secondary exchange student. (2) A holder not covered by subclause (1): (a) must be enrolled in a full-time registered course; and (b) subject to subclause (3), must maintain enrolment in a registered course that, once completed, will provide a qualification from the Australian Schedule 8 Visa conditions Qualifications Framework that is at the same level as, or at a higher level than, the registered course in relation to which the visa was granted; and (c) must ensure that neither of the following subparagraphs applies in respect of a registered course undertaken by the holder: (i) the education provider has certified the holder, for a registered course undertaken by the holder, as not achieving satisfactory course progress for section 19 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and the relevant standard of the national code made by the Education Minister under section 33 of that Act; (ii) the education provider has certified the holder, for a registered course undertaken by the holder, as not achieving satisfactory course attendance for section 19 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and the relevant standard of the national code made by the Education Minister under section 33 of that Act. (3) A holder is taken to satisfy the requirement set out in paragraph (2)(b) if the holder: (a) is enrolled in a course at the Australian Qualifications Framework level 10; and (b) changes their enrolment to a course at the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9. 8203 The holder must not change his or her course of study, or thesis or research topic, unless approval is given by the Minister after the Minister has obtained an assessment from the competent Australian authorities that the holder is not likely to be directly or indirectly a risk to Australian national security. 8204 The holder must not undertake or change a course of study or research, or thesis or research topic, for: (a) a graduate certificate, a graduate diploma, a master’s degree or a doctorate; or (b) any bridging course required as a prerequisite to a course of study or research for a master’s degree or a doctorate; unless approval is given by the Minister after the Minister has obtained an assessment from the competent Australian authorities that the holder is not likely to be directly or indirectly a risk to Australian national security. 8207 The holder must not engage in any studies or training in Australia. 8208 (1) The holder must not undertake critical technology related study unless: (a) the Minister is satisfied that there is not an unreasonable risk of an unwanted transfer of critical technology by the holder; and (b) the Minister has approved in writing the holder undertaking that critical technology related study. (2) Subclause (1) does not apply in relation to the intended course of study, or activities related to study in Australia, evidenced in the holder’s visa application. (3) In this clause: Visa conditions Schedule 8 critical technology related study means: (a) a postgraduate research course within the meaning of clause 500.111 of Schedule 2 that relates to critical technology; or (b) a bridging course required as a prerequisite to a course mentioned in paragraph (a); or (c) a thesis or research topic that: (i) is for a postgraduate research course within the meaning of clause 500.111 of Schedule 2; and (ii) relates to critical technology. 8301 After entry to Australia, the holder must satisfy relevant public interest criteria before the visa ceases. 8302 After entry to Australia, all relevant members of the family unit must satisfy the relevant public interest criteria before the visa ceases. 8303 The holder must not become involved in activities disruptive to, or violence threatening harm to, the Australian community or a group within the Australian community. 8401 The holder must report: (a) at the time or times; and (b) at a place or in a manner; specified, orally or in writing, by the Minister from time to time. Note: Under regulation 2.25AF, a visa is taken to not be subject to this condition during any period in which the visa holder is: (a) under arrest or detained in custody; or (b) admitted as an in-patient to receive treatment at a public or private hospital, registered mental health facility or other registered medical facility. 8402 The holder must report: (a) within 5 working days of grant, to an office of Immigration; and (b) to that office on the first working day of every week after reporting under paragraph (a). 8501 The holder must maintain adequate arrangements for health insurance while the holder is in Australia. 8502 The holder of the visa must not enter Australia before the entry to Australia of a person specified in the visa. 8503 The holder will not, after entering Australia, be entitled to be granted a substantive visa, other than a protection visa, while the holder remains in Australia. 8504 The holder must enter Australia as the holder of the visa to which the condition applies before a date specified by the Minister. 8505 The holder must continue to live at the address specified by the holder before grant of the visa. Schedule 8 Visa conditions 8506 The holder must notify Immigration at least 2 working days in advance of any change in the holder’s address. 8507 The holder must, within the period specified by the Minister for the purpose: (a) pay; or (b) make an arrangement that is satisfactory to the Minister to pay; the costs (within the meaning of Division 10 of Part 2 of the Act) of the holder’s detention. 8508 The holder must make a valid application for a visa of a class that can be granted in Australia, within the time specified by the Minister for the purpose. Note: For the meaning of valid application see s 46 of the Act. Broadly, a valid application is one that is formally in order for consideration, not necessarily one that can be granted. 8509 Within 5 working days after the date of grant, the holder must: (a) make a valid application for a substantive visa; or (b) show an officer a ticket for travel to a country other than Australia that the Minister is satisfied will allow the holder to enter on his or her arrival. 8510 Within the time specified by the Minister for the purpose, the holder must, either: (a) show an officer a passport that is in force; or (b) make an arrangement satisfactory to the Minister to obtain a passport. 8511 Within the time specified by the Minister for the purpose, the holder must, show an officer a ticket for travel to a country other than Australia that the Minister is satisfied will allow the holder to enter on his or her arrival. 8512 The holder must leave Australia by the date specified by the Minister for the purpose. 8513 The holder must notify Immigration of his or her residential address within 5 working days of grant. 8514 During the visa period of the visa, there must be no material change in the circumstances on the basis of which it was granted. 8515 The holder of the visa must not marry or enter into a de facto relationship before entering Australia. 8516 The holder must continue to be a person who would satisfy the primary or secondary criteria, as the case requires, for the grant of the visa. 8517 The holder must maintain adequate arrangements for the education of any school-age dependant of the holder who is in Australia for more than 3 months as the holder of a student visa (as a person who has satisfied the secondary criteria). 8518 Adequate arrangements must be maintained for the education of the holder while he or she is in Australia. 8519 The holder must enter into the marriage in relation to which the visa was granted within the visa period of the visa. Visa conditions Schedule 8 8520 The relevant person who holds a Subclass 300 visa on the basis of having satisfied the primary criteria must enter into the marriage in relation to which that visa was granted within the visa period of that visa. 8522 The holder must leave Australia not later than the time of departure of the person: (a) who has satisfied the primary criteria; and (b) of whose family unit the holder is a member. 8523 Each person who: (a) is a member of the family unit of the holder (being a spouse or de facto partner of the holder or an unmarried child of the holder who has not turned 18); and (b) has satisfied the secondary criteria; and (c) holds a student visa because of paragraphs (a) and (b); must leave Australia not later than the time of departure of the holder. 8525 The holder must leave Australia by a specified means of transport on a specified day or within a specified period. 8526 The holder must notify the Secretary in writing, not earlier than 7 days before the day the visa ceases to be in effect, and not later than that day, of the holder’s place of residence in Australia by posting the notification to the Central Office of Immigration in the Australian Capital Territory. 8527 The holder must be free from tuberculosis at the time of travel to, and entry into, Australia. 8528 The holder must not have one or more criminal convictions, for which the sentence or sentences (whether served or not) are for a total period of 12 months duration or more, at the time of travel to, and entry into, Australia. 8529 The holder must, after entering Australia: (a) undergo a medical examination carried out by: (i) a Commonwealth Medical Officer; or (ii) a medical practitioner approved by the Minister; or (iii) a medical practitioner employed by an organisation approved by the Minister; and (b) undergo a chest x-ray examination conducted by a medical practitioner who is qualified as a radiologist in Australia, unless the holder: (i) is under 11 years of age and is not a person in respect of whom a Commonwealth Medical Officer has requested such an examination; or (ii) is a person: (A) who is confirmed by a Commonwealth Medical Officer to be pregnant; and (B) who has been examined for tuberculosis by a chest clinic officer employed by a health authority of a State or Territory; and Schedule 8 Visa conditions (C) who has signed an undertaking to place herself under the professional supervision of a health authority in a State or Territory and to undergo any necessary treatment; and (D) whom the Minister is satisfied should not be required to undergo a chest x-ray examination at this time. 8530 The holder must not deviate from the organised tour referred to in clause 600.252 of Schedule 2. 8531 The holder must not remain in Australia after the end of the period of stay permitted by the visa. 8532 If the holder has not turned 18: (a) the holder must stay in Australia with a person who is: (i) a parent of the holder or a person who has custody of the holder; or (ii) a relative of the holder who: (A) is nominated by a parent of the holder or a person who has custody of the holder; and (B) has turned 21; and (C) is of good character; or (b) the arrangements for the holder’s accommodation, support and general welfare must be approved by the education provider for the course to which the holder’s visa relates, and the holder must not enter Australia before the day nominated by the education provider as the day on which those arrangements are to commence; or (c) in the case that the holder is a Defence student—both: (i) the arrangements for the holder’s accommodation, support and general welfare must be approved by the Defence Minister; and (ii) the holder must not enter Australia before the day those arrangements are to commence; or (d) in the case that the holder is a Foreign Affairs student—both: (i) the arrangements for the holder’s accommodation, support and general welfare must be approved by the Foreign Minister; and (ii) the holder must not enter Australia before the day those arrangements are to commence. 8533 The holder must: (a) in the case of a holder who was outside Australia when the visa was granted, notify the education provider of the holder’s residential address in Australia within 7 days after arriving in Australia; and (b) in all cases: (i) notify the education provider of any change in the holder’s residential address in Australia within 7 days after the change occurs; and (ii) notify his or her current education provider of a change of education provider within 7 days after the holder receives: (A) a confirmation of enrolment from the new education provider; or Visa conditions Schedule 8 (B) if no confirmation of enrolment is required to be sent, or if a failure of electronic transmission has prevented an education provider from sending a confirmation of enrolment— evidence that the applicant has been enrolled by the new education provider. 8534 The holder will not be entitled to be granted a substantive visa, other than: (a) a protection visa; or (b) a Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa; or (c) a Subclass 590 (Student Guardian) visa; while the holder remains in Australia. 8535 The holder will not be entitled to be granted a substantive visa, other than: (a) a protection visa; or (b) a Student (Temporary) (Class TU) visa that is granted to the holder on the basis of support from the Commonwealth government or a foreign government; while the holder remains in Australia. 8536 The holder must not discontinue, or deviate from, the professional development program in relation to which the visa was granted. 8537 (1) While the nominating student (within the meaning of Part 590 of Schedule 2) in relation to the holder is in Australia, the holder must reside in Australia. (2) While the holder is in Australia, the holder must: (a) stay with the nominating student (within the meaning of Part 590 of Schedule 2) in relation to the holder; and (b) provide appropriate accommodation and support for the nominating student; and (c) provide for the general welfare of the nominating student. 8538 If the holder leaves Australia without the nominating student (within the meaning of Part 590 of Schedule 2) in relation to the holder, the holder must first give to the Minister evidence that: (a) there are compelling or compassionate reasons for doing so; and (b) the holder has made alternative arrangements for the accommodation, support and general welfare of the nominating student until the holder’s return to Australia; and (c) if the nominating student has not turned 18, the alternative arrangements are approved by the education provider for the course to which the nominating student’s visa relates. 8539 While the holder is in Australia, the holder must live, study and work only in an area specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for item 6A1001 of Schedule 6A or item 6D101 of Schedule 6D, as in force: (a) when the visa was granted; or (b) if the holder has held more than 1 visa that is subject to this condition— when the first of those visas was granted. Schedule 8 Visa conditions 8540 The holder will not, after entering Australia, be entitled to be granted a substantive visa, other than a protection visa or a Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa, while the holder remains in Australia. 8541 The holder: (a) must do everything possible to facilitate his or her removal from Australia; and (b) must not attempt to obstruct efforts to arrange and effect his or her removal from Australia. 8542 The holder must report in person for removal from Australia in accordance with instructions given, orally or in writing, by the Minister to the holder for the purpose of that removal. 8543 The holder must attend at a place, date and time specified, orally or in writing, by the Minister in order to facilitate efforts to arrange and effect his or her removal from Australia. 8547 The holder must not be employed by any 1 employer for more than 6 months, without the prior permission in writing of the Secretary. 8548 The holder must not engage in any studies or training in Australia for more than 4 months. 8549 While the holder is in Australia, the holder must live, study and work only in a designated area, as in force: (a) when the visa was granted; or (b) if the holder has held more than 1 visa that is subject to this condition— when the first of those visas was granted. Note: For designated area: see regulation 1.03. (2) For a visa granted on the basis of satisfaction of clause 159.214 or 159.311 of Schedule 2, while the holder is in Australia, the holder must live, study and work only in Norfolk Island, apart from any period during the whole of which the visa holder: (a) has not turned 25; and (b) is a dependent child of a person who is ordinarily resident in Norfolk Island; and (c) lives elsewhere in Australia for the purpose of study; and (d) meets the requirements mentioned in condition 8105 (which relates to students engaging in work). Note: Condition 8105 is not imposed on the visa. 8550 The holder must notify the Minister of any change in the holder’s personal details, including a change to any of the following contact information: (a) the holder’s name; (b) an address of the holder; (c) a phone number of the holder; (d) an email address of the holder; Visa conditions Schedule 8 (e) an online profile used by the holder; (f) a user name of the holder; not less than 2 working days before the change is to occur. 8551 (1) The holder must obtain the Minister’s approval before taking up employment in the following occupations, or occupations of a similar kind: (a) occupations that involve the use of, or access to, chemicals of security concern; (b) occupations in the aviation or maritime industries; (c) occupations at facilities that handle security-sensitive biological agents. (2) In this clause: chemicals of security concern means chemicals specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this definition. Note: The Minister’s instrument will refer to chemicals that have been identified, by the Council of Australian Governments, as chemicals of security concern. Without limiting what the Council might identify, the chemicals may include: (a) industrial chemicals, including chemicals used in the retail, pharmaceutical or pool and spa sectors, that could be diverted from their lawful use to other purposes such as terrorist-related activities; and (b) agricultural and veterinary chemicals that could be diverted from their lawful use to other purposes, including terrorist-related activities. 8552 The holder must notify the Minister of any change in the holder’s employment details, not less than 2 working days before the change is to occur. 8553 The holder must not become involved in activities that are prejudicial to security (within the meaning of section 4 of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979). 8554 (1) The holder must not acquire any of the following goods: (a) weapons; (b) explosives; (c) material or documentation that provides instruction on the use of weapons or explosives. (2) In this clause: weapon means a thing made or adapted for use for inflicting bodily injury. 8555 The holder must obtain the Minister’s approval before undertaking the following activities, or activities of a similar kind: (a) flight training; (b) flying aircraft. 8556 The holder must not communicate or associate with: (a) an entity listed under Part 4 of the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945; or Schedule 8 Visa conditions (b) an organisation prescribed by regulations made under the Criminal Code Act 1995 for the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of terrorist organisation in subsection 102.1(1) of the Criminal Code; or (c) a state sponsor of terrorism (within the meaning of the Criminal Code). 8557 The holder must hold for the whole of the visa period: (a) if the visa was granted on the basis of a complying investment within the meaning of regulation 5.19B as in force at a particular time—a complying investment within the meaning of regulation 5.19B as in force at that time; or (b) if the visa was granted on the basis of a complying significant investment within the meaning of regulation 5.19C as in force at a particular time—a complying significant investment within the meaning of regulation 5.19C as in force at that time; or (c) if the visa was granted on the basis of a complying premium investment within the meaning of regulation 5.19D as in force at a particular time—a complying premium investment within the meaning of regulation 5.19D as in force at that time. 8558 The holder must not stay in Australia for more than 12 months in any period of 18 months. 8559 The holder must not enter the country by reference to which: (a) the holder; or (b) for a member of the family unit of another holder—the other holder; was found to be a person to whom Australia has protection obligations unless the Minister has approved the entry in writing. 8560 (1) The holder must obtain the Minister’s approval before acquiring chemicals of security concern. (2) In this clause: chemicals of security concern means chemicals specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this definition. Note: The Minister’s instrument will refer to chemicals that have been identified, by the Council of Australian Governments, as chemicals of security concern. Without limiting what the Council might identify, the chemicals may include: (a) industrial chemicals, including chemicals used in the retail, pharmaceutical or pool and spa sectors, that could be diverted from their lawful use to other purposes such as terrorist-related activities; and (b) agricultural and veterinary chemicals that could be diverted from their lawful use to other purposes, including terrorist-related activities. 8561 If the holder is directed, orally or in writing, by the Minister to attend, at a specified place, on a specified day and at a specified time, an interview that relates to the holder’s visa (including an interview with the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation), the holder must comply with the direction. 8562 (1) The holder must not take up employment in: (a) occupations that involve the use of, or access to, weapons or explosives; or Visa conditions Schedule 8 (b) occupations of a similar kind. (2) In this clause: weapon means a thing made or adapted for use for inflicting bodily injury. 8563 (1) The holder must not undertake the following activities, or activities of a similar kind: (a) using or accessing weapons or explosives; (b) participating in training in the use of weapons or explosives; (c) possessing or accessing material or documentation that provides instruction on the use of weapons or explosives. (2) In this clause: weapon means a thing made or adapted for use for inflicting bodily injury. 8564 The holder must not engage in criminal conduct. 8565 The holder must notify Immigration of any change in the holder’s residential address within 28 days after the change occurs. 8566 If the person to whom the visa is granted has signed a code of behaviour that: (a) has been approved by the Minister in accordance with clause 4.1 of Schedule 4; and (b) when the visa is granted, is in effect in relation to that visa or another visa; the holder must not breach the code. Note: The requirement to sign a code of behaviour may be imposed by public interest criterion 4022 or in accordance with section 195A of the Act. 8570 The holder must not: (a) enter a country by reference to which: (i) the holder was found to be a person in respect of whom Australia has protection obligations; or (ii) for a member of the family unit of another holder—the other holder was found to be a person in respect of whom Australia has protection obligations; or (b) enter any other country unless: (i) the Minister is satisfied that there are compassionate or compelling circumstances justifying the entry; and (ii) the Minister has approved the entry in writing. 8571 The holder must maintain an ongoing relationship with the nominating State or Territory government agency or the government of the State or Territory in which the agency is (or was) located. 8572 If requested in writing by the Minister to do so, the holder must undergo a medical assessment carried out by any of the following: (a) a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth; (b) a medical practitioner approved by the Minister; Schedule 8 Visa conditions (c) a medical practitioner employed by an organisation approved by the Minister. 8573 The holder must not stay in Australia for more than 12 months in any period of 24 months. 8575 The holder must not stay in Australia for more than 7 months in any period of 12 months. 8576 The holder must not stay in Australia for more than 10 months in any period of 12 months. 8578 The holder must notify Immigration of a change to any of the following within 14 days after the change occurs: (a) the holder’s residential address; (b) an email address of the holder; (c) a phone number of the holder; (d) the holder’s passport details; (e) the address of an employer of the holder; (f) the address of the location of a position in which the holder is employed. 8579 (1) If the visa is a Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)) visa, the holder, while in Australia, must live, work and study only in a part of Australia that was a designated regional area at the time the visa was granted. (2) If: (a) the visa is a Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa; and (b) the holder is: (i) a person (the primary person) who satisfied the primary criteria for the grant of the visa; or (ii) a person who is a member of the family unit of a person (the primary person) who satisfied the primary criteria for the grant of a Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa; then, while in Australia during the regional residency period, the holder must live, work and study only in a part of Australia that was a designated regional area at the time the relevant nomination in relation to the primary person was made. (3) For the purposes of subclause (2), the relevant nomination in relation to the primary person is: (a) if the nomination (the first nomination) identified in the primary person’s application is the first and only nomination that has been approved under subsection 140GB(2) of the Act in relation to the primary person for the purposes of the visa—the first nomination; or (b) if: (i) after the first nomination was approved, another nomination (a later nomination) has been approved under that subsection in relation to the primary person for the purposes of the visa; and Visa conditions Schedule 8 (ii) the primary person has commenced work, as the holder of the visa, in the position associated with the occupation nominated by that later nomination; that later nomination. (4) If the relevant nomination in relation to the primary person is the first nomination, then, for the purposes of subclause (2), the regional residency period is the period that: (a) starts: (i) if the holder was in Australia at the time of grant—at that time; or (ii) otherwise—at the time the holder first enters Australia as the holder of the visa; and (b) ends: (i) if another nomination is approved under subsection 140GB(2) of the Act in relation to the primary person for the purposes of the visa—at the end of the day before the day on which the primary person commences work, as the holder of the visa, in the position associated with the occupation nominated by that nomination; or (ii) otherwise—at the time the holder’s visa ceases to have effect. (5) If the relevant nomination in relation to the primary person is a later nomination, then, for the purposes of subclause (2), the regional residency period is the period that: (a) starts at the start of the day on which the primary person commences work, as the holder of the visa, in the position associated with the occupation nominated by the later nomination; and (b) ends: (i) if another nomination is approved under subsection 140GB(2) of the Act in relation to the primary person for the purposes of the visa—at the end of the day before the day on which the primary person commences work, as the holder of the visa, in the position associated with the occupation nominated by that nomination; or (ii) otherwise—at the time the holder’s visa ceases to have effect. 8580 If requested, in writing, by the Minister to do so, the holder must provide evidence of any or all of the following within 28 days after the date of the request: (a) the holder’s residential address; (b) the address of each employer of the holder; (c) the address of each location of each position in which the holder is employed; (d) the address of an educational institution attended by the holder. 8581 If requested, in writing, by the Minister to do so, the holder must attend an interview: (a) at a place and time specified in the request; or (b) in a manner, and at a time, specified in the request. Schedule 8 Visa conditions 8607 (1) The holder must work only in the occupation (the nominated occupation) nominated by the nomination identified in the application for the most recent Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) visa granted to the holder. (2) Unless subclause (3) applies, the holder must: (a) if the most recent Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) visa granted to the holder is in the Labour Agreement stream—work only for the person who nominated the nominated occupation; or (b) if the most recent Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) visa granted to the holder is in the Specialist Skills stream or Core Skills stream and the person who nominated the nominated occupation was an overseas business sponsor at the time the nomination was approved—work only in a position in the person’s business; or (c) if the most recent Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) visa granted to the holder is in the Specialist Skills stream or Core Skills stream and the person who nominated the nominated occupation was not an overseas business sponsor at the time the nomination was approved—work only in a position in the person’s business or a business of an associated entity of the person. (3) This subclause applies if: (a) the nominated occupation is an occupation specified by the Minister in an instrument made under subregulation 2.72(13); or (b) the holder is continuing to work for a person for the purpose of fulfilling a requirement under a law relating to industrial relations and relating to the giving of notice. (4) Subject to subclause (6), the holder must commence work within: (a) if the holder was outside Australia when the visa was granted—90 days after the holder’s arrival in Australia; or (b) if the holder was in Australia when the visa was granted—90 days after the holder’s visa was granted. (5) The holder may cease to work in accordance with subclauses (1) and (2) for a period, but: (a) any such period must not exceed 180 consecutive days; and (b) the total number of days on which the holder does not work in accordance with subclauses (1) and (2) must not exceed 365 during the visa period for the holder’s visa. (6) If the holder is required to hold a licence, registration or membership (an authorisation) that is mandatory to perform the nominated occupation in the location where the holder’s position is situated, the holder must: (a) hold the authorisation within: (i) if the holder was outside Australia when the visa was granted—90 days after the holder’s arrival in Australia; or (ii) if the holder was in Australia when the visa was granted—90 days after the holder’s visa was granted; and Visa conditions Schedule 8 (b) continue to hold the authorisation while the holder is performing the occupation; and (c) notify Immigration, in writing, as soon as practicable if an application for the authorisation is refused; and (d) comply with each condition or requirement to which the authorisation is subject; and (e) not engage in work that is inconsistent with the authorisation, including any conditions or requirements to which the authorisation is subject; and (f) notify Immigration, in writing, as soon as practicable if the authorisation ceases to be in force or is revoked or cancelled. 8608 (1) The holder must work only in the occupation (the nominated occupation) nominated by the nomination identified in the application for the most recent Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa granted to the holder. (2) Unless subclause (3) applies, the holder must: (a) if the most recent Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa granted to the holder is in the Employer Sponsored stream—work only in a position in: (i) the person’s business; or (ii) a business of an associated entity of the person; or (b) if the most recent Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa granted to the holder is in the Labour Agreement stream—work only for the person who nominated the nominated occupation. (3) This subclause applies if: (a) the nominated occupation is an occupation specified by the Minister in an instrument made under subregulation 2.72C(14); or (b) the holder is continuing to work for a person for the purpose of fulfilling a requirement under a law relating to industrial relations and relating to the giving of notice. (4) Subject to subclause (6), the holder must commence work within: (a) if the holder was outside Australia when the visa was granted—90 days after the holder’s arrival in Australia; or (b) if the holder was in Australia when the visa was granted—90 days after the holder’s visa was granted. (5) The holder may cease to work in accordance with subclauses (1) and (2) for a period, but: (a) any such period must not exceed 180 consecutive days; and (b) the total number of days on which the holder does not work in accordance with subclauses (1) and (2) must not exceed 365 during the visa period for the holder’s visa. Schedule 8 Visa conditions (6) If the holder is required to hold a licence, registration or membership (the authorisation) that is mandatory to perform the nominated occupation in the location where the holder’s position is situated, the holder must: (a) hold the authorisation within: (i) if the holder was outside Australia when the visa was granted—90 days after the holder’s arrival in Australia; or (ii) if the holder was in Australia when the visa was granted—90 days after the holder’s visa was granted; and (b) continue to hold the authorisation while the holder is performing the occupation; and (c) notify Immigration, in writing, as soon as practicable if an application for the authorisation is refused; and (d) comply with each condition or requirement to which the authorisation is subject; and (e) not engage in work that is inconsistent with the authorisation, including any conditions or requirements to which the authorisation is subject; and (f) notify Immigration, in writing, as soon as practicable if the authorisation ceases to be in force or is revoked or cancelled. 8609 The holder must notify Immigration of a change to any of the following within 14 days after the change occurs: (a) the holder’s name; (b) the holder’s residential address; (c) an email address of the holder; (d) a phone number of the holder; (e) the holder’s passport details. 8610 (1) If the visa is a Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa in the Post-Higher Education Work stream that was granted on the basis that the holder met the requirements of clause 485.232 or 485.234 of Schedule 2, the holder, while in Australia, must live, work and study only in a part of Australia that was a regional centre or other regional area at the time the visa was granted. (2) If the visa is a Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa granted on the basis of satisfying the secondary criteria in relation to a primary applicant mentioned in subclause (1), the holder, while in Australia, must live, work and study only in a part of Australia that was a regional centre or other regional area at the time the visa was granted. (3) If the visa is a Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa in the Post-Higher Education Work stream that was granted on the basis that the holder met the requirements of clause 485.233 or 485.235 of Schedule 2, the holder, while in Australia, must live, work and study only in a part of Australia that was a designated regional area at the time the visa was granted. (4) If the visa is a Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa granted on the basis of satisfying the secondary criteria in relation to a primary applicant mentioned in subclause (3), the holder, while in Australia, must live, work and study only in a Visa conditions Schedule 8 part of Australia that was a designated regional area at the time the visa was granted. 8611 If the visa is a Subclass 403 visa in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility stream, the holder: (a) must not work other than: (i) for the holder’s sponsor in relation to the visa; or (ii) for another person in accordance with an arrangement endorsed by a Department responsible for administering the scheme known as the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme; and (b) must not engage in work on the holder’s own account. 8612 The holder: (a) must, within 5 working days of the grant, notify Immigration of the full name, and date of birth, of each person who ordinarily resides with the holder at the holder’s residential address; and (b) must notify Immigration of any change in the persons who ordinarily reside with the holder at the holder’s residential address within 2 working days after the change occurs. 8614 The holder must notify Immigration of any travel interstate or overseas by the holder at least 7 working days before undertaking the travel. 8615 (1) The holder must: (a) within 5 working days of the grant, notify Immigration of the details of the holder’s association with, or membership of, any organisation that engages in activities involving more than incidental contact with minors or vulnerable persons (within the meaning of Part 070 of Schedule 2); and (b) notify Immigration of any change in those details (including the beginning or end of any association or membership) within 2 working days after the change occurs. (2) Subclause (1) does not apply in relation to the following: (a) an organisation formed for a purpose of engaging in communications on governmental or political matters; (b) an organisation whose regular functions or activities involve communications on governmental or political matters. 8616 (1) The holder must notify Immigration of the details of any contact with any individual who is known by the holder to have been charged with, or convicted of, a criminal offence. (2) Subclause (1) does not apply to: (a) contact in the course of attending a therapeutic or rehabilitative service; or (b) contact in connection with legal proceedings or legal advice; or (c) incidental contact. 8617 The holder must notify Immigration of each of the following matters within 5 working days after the matter occurs: Schedule 8 Visa conditions (a) the holder receives, within any period of 30 days, an amount or amounts totalling AUD10 000 or more from one or more other persons; (b) the holder transfers, within any period of 30 days, an amount or amounts totalling AUD10 000 or more to one or more other persons. 8618 (1) If the holder incurs a debt or debts totalling AUD10 000 or more, the holder must notify Immigration within 5 working days after the holder incurs the debt or debts. (2) If the holder is declared bankrupt, the holder must notify Immigration within 5 working days after the holder is so declared. (3) The holder must notify Immigration of any significant change in relation to the holder’s debts or bankruptcy within 5 working days after the change occurs. 8620 (1) The holder must, between 10 pm on one day and 6 am the next day or between such other times as are specified in writing by the Minister, remain at a notified address for the holder for those days. (2) If the Minister specifies other times for the purposes of subclause (1), the times must not be more than 8 hours apart. (3) In this clause: notified address for a holder for a particular day or days means any of the following: (a) either: (i) the address notified by the holder under condition 8513; or (ii) if the holder has notified another address under condition 8625—the last address so notified by the holder; (b) an address at which the holder stays regularly because of a close personal relationship with a person at that address, and which the holder has notified to Immigration for the purposes of this paragraph; (c) if, for the purposes of this paragraph, the holder notifies Immigration of an address for that day or those days no later than 12 pm on the day before that day or the earliest day of those days (as the case may be)—that address. Note: Under regulation 2.25AF, a visa is taken to not be subject to this condition during any period in which the visa holder is: (a) under arrest or detained in custody; or (b) admitted as an in-patient to receive treatment at a public or private hospital, registered mental health facility or other registered medical facility. 8621 (1) The holder must wear a monitoring device at all times. (2) The holder must allow an authorised officer to fit, install, repair or remove the following: (a) the holder’s monitoring device; (b) any related monitoring equipment for the holder’s monitoring device. Visa conditions Schedule 8 (3) The holder must take any steps specified in writing by the Minister, and any other reasonable steps, to ensure that the following remain in good working order: (a) the holder’s monitoring device; (b) any related monitoring equipment for the holder’s monitoring device. (4) If the holder becomes aware that either of the following is not in good working order: (a) the holder’s monitoring device; (b) any related monitoring equipment for the holder’s monitoring device; the holder must notify an authorised officer of that as soon as practicable. (5) In this clause: monitoring device means any electronic device capable of being used to determine or monitor the location of a person or an object or the status of an object. related monitoring equipment, for a monitoring device, means any electronic equipment necessary for operating the monitoring device. Note: Under regulation 2.25AF, a visa is taken to not be subject to this condition during any period in which the visa holder is: (a) under arrest or detained in custody; or (b) admitted as an in-patient to receive treatment at a public or private hospital, registered mental health facility or other registered medical facility. 8622 (1) The holder must not perform any work, or participate in any regular organised activity, involving more than incidental contact with a minor or vulnerable person (within the meaning of Part 070 of Schedule 2). (2) Subclause (1) applies: (a) whether the work or activity is for reward or otherwise; and (b) whether or not a working with children or vulnerable people check (however described) is required in relation to the work. 8623 The holder must not go within 50 metres of a school, childcare centre or day care centre. 8624 (1) The holder must not contact, or attempt to contact, the victim of the offence or a member of the victim’s family. (2) In this clause: member of the victim’s family includes, without limitation, each of the following: (a) a spouse or de facto partner of the victim; (b) a parent or guardian of the victim; (c) a child of the victim; (d) a sibling of the victim. 8625 The holder must notify the Minister of any change in the following: Schedule 8 Visa conditions (a) the holder’s name; (b) an address of the holder; (c) a phone number of the holder; (d) an email address of the holder; within 2 working days after the change occurs. 8626 The holder must notify the Minister of any change in the following: (a) an online profile used by the holder; (b) a user name of the holder; within 2 working days after the change occurs. Special entry and clearance arrangements Schedule 9 Persons to whom special arrangements apply under section 166 of the Act Part 1