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Legislative Instruments & Ministerial Directions

Beyond the Migration Act 1958 and Regulations, migration decision-making is shaped by section 499 Ministerial Directions — binding instructions to decision-makers — and by registered legislative instruments made under the Act (determinations, specifications and the like). This page collects the full text of key Directions and instruments, alongside the register of registered instruments.

Source: Commonwealth legislation (legislation.gov.au, CC BY 4.0), via the Department of Home Affairs LEGENDcom.

Ministerial Directions & instruments

Ministerial Directions (s499)

Directions given by the Minister under section 499 of the Migration Act 1958, binding on decision-makers.

Legislative instruments

Instruments made under the Migration Act 1958 and its Regulations, with their full text.

Instrument index tables

Departmental index tables listing registered instruments by kind.

Legislative instruments register

The full register of registered instruments made under the Migration Act 1958 and the Australian Citizenship Act 2007. Currently-in-force instruments are shown by default; switch the status filter to browse instruments no longer in force. Where we hold the full text, the title links to the instrument on this site (read it in full, plus .md / .txt alternates); every row also links to the official text on legislation.gov.au where available.

Showing 100 of 250 instruments currently in force.

NumberTitleCommencedStatusSource
LIN 26/026Migration (Daily Maintenance Amount for Persons in Detention) Determination 202601/07/2026Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 26/042Migration (Granting of Contributory Parent Visas, Parent Visas and Other Family Visas During Financial Year 2025-26) Instrument 202612/06/2026Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 26/040Migration (Arrival Control) Determination 202626/03/2026Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/068Migration (Prohibited Things) Determination 202526/11/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 21/075Migration (International trade obligations relating to labour market testing) Determination (LIN 21/075) 2021 Compilation no.301/10/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/059Migration (Approval of Primary and Fall-back Reporting Systems—International Passenger Aircraft) Instrument 202524/09/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/060Migration (Approval of Primary and Fall-back Reporting Systems—International Passenger Cruise Ships) Instrument 202524/09/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/021Migration (Subclass 192 (Pacific Engagement) Visa Pre‑application Process—Treaty Stream) Determination 202501/05/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/020Migration (Subclass 192 (Pacific Engagement) Visa Pre‑application Process—Pacific Engagement Stream) Determination 202501/05/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/018Migration (Granting of Contributory Parent Visas, Parent Visas and Other Family Visas during Financial Year 2024-25) Instrument 202515/03/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/069Migration (Subclass 403 (MATES Stream) Visa Pre-application Process) Determination (LIN 24/069) 202412/11/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/060Migration (Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa Pre-application Process) Determination (LIN 24/060) 202416/09/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/017Migration (Daily Maintenance Amount for Persons in Detention) Determination (LIN 24/017) 202401/07/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/054Migration (Approved Activities) Instrument (LIN 24/054) 202401/07/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/011Migration (Subclass 192 (Pacific Engagement) Visa Pre-application Process) Determination (LIN 24/011) 202408/05/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/004Migration (Granting of Contributory Parent Visas, Parent Visas and Other Family Visas During Financial Year 2023-2024) Instrument (LIN 24/004) 202403/04/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/009Migration (Designated Migration Law—Visa Condition 8208) Determination (LIN 24/009) 202401/04/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 18/036Migration (LIN 18/036: Period, manner and evidence of labour market testing) Instrument 2018 Compilation No.418/12/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 23/017Migration (Regional Processing Country—Republic of Nauru) Designation (LIN 23/017) 202307/02/2023Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 22/031Migration (Daily maintenance amount for persons in detention) Determination (LIN 22/031) 202201/07/2022Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 21/078Migration (Extension of visa period for certain temporary safe haven visas) Instrument (LIN 21/078) 202112/11/2021Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 21/020Migration (MARA—Extension of eligible period for restricted legal practitioners) Instrument (LIN 21/020) 202122/10/2021Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 20/037Migration (Daily Maintenance Amount for Persons in Detention) Determination Instrument (LIN 20/037) 202027/10/2020Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 20/225Migration (Collection of Registration Status Charge) Instrument (LIN 20/225) 202015/10/2020Currentlegislation.gov.au
Health ref. no. 812Health Insurance (Eligible persons and Holders of Skilled Work Visa (subclass 491 and 494)) Order 201916/11/2019Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 19/210Migration (LIN 19/210: Pool and Pass Marks for General Skilled Migration Visas) Instrument 201916/11/2019Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 19/063Migration (LIN 19/063: Class of Substantive Visa) Instrument 201910/09/2019Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 19/007Migration (LIN 19/007: Fast Track Applicant Class - Temporary Protection and Safe Haven Enterprise Visa Holders) Instrument 201902/04/2019Currentlegislation.gov.au
IMMI 18/002Migration (IMMI 18/002: Eligible Passports) Instrument 201804/09/2018Currentlegislation.gov.au
IMMI 18/046Migration (IMMI 18/046: Determination of Designated Migration Law) Instrument 201829/03/2018Currentlegislation.gov.au
IMMI 18/042Migration (IMMI 18/042: Designated Migration Law - Subdivision B of Division 3A of Part 2) Instrument 201818/03/2018Currentlegislation.gov.au
IMMI 17/015Migration (IMMI 17/015: Person who is a Fast Track Applicant) Instrument 201717/08/2017Currentlegislation.gov.au
IMMI 16/049Class of Persons Defined as Fast Track Applicants 2016/04907/05/2016Currentlegislation.gov.au
IMMI 16/008Class of Persons Defined as Fast Track Applicants 2016/00801/04/2016Currentlegislation.gov.au
IMMI 16/028 GN 16/001Notice under section 503A of the Migration Act 195801/04/2016Currentlegislation.gov.au
IMMI 16/010Specification of Class of Persons Defined as Fast Track Applicants 2016/01024/03/2016Currentlegislation.gov.au
IMMI15/021Instrument Of Approval Of Fall Back Reporting Systems (International Passenger Aircraft - Passengers) 201501/07/2015Currentlegislation.gov.au
IMMI 14/117determination of Protection (Class XA) and Refugee Humanitarian Class XB) visas 201423/12/2014Currentlegislation.gov.au
IMMI 12/115Instrument of Designation of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea as a regional processing centre under subsection 198AB(1) of the Migration Act 195810/10/2012Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 26/001Migration Agents (CPD Activities, Approval of CPD Providers and CPD Provider Standards) Instrument 202601/04/2026Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 26/002Migration (Specified Courses and Exams for Registration as a Migration Agent) Instrument 202601/04/2026Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 26/072Migration (Arrangements for Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa) Instrument 202601/07/2026Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 26/048Migration (Arrangements for Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) Visa) Instrument 202601/07/2026Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 26/074Migration (Nil VAC Arrangements and Other Matters) Instrument 202601/07/2026Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 21/019Migration (Arrangements for Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) Visa Applications) Instrument (LIN 21/019) 2021 Compilation No. 616/09/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 26/063Migration Legislation Amendment (Arrangements for Work and Holiday Visas—Luxembourg) Instrument 202603/06/2026Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 26/005Migration (Arrangements for Parent Visa Applications) Instrument 202622/04/2026Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 26/038Migration Legislation Amendment (Annual Market Salary Rate) Instrument 202625/03/2026Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 26/021Migration (Temporary Visa Subclasses for PIC 4005 and 4007) Instrument 202619/02/2026Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 20/169Migration (Arrangements for Protection, Refugee and Humanitarian Visas) Instrument (LIN 20/169) 2020 Compilation No. 629/11/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/121Migration (Arrangements for Protection, Refugee and Humanitarian Visas) Amendment (Expanding Internet Lodgement) Instrument 202529/11/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/049Migration (Specification of Required Medical Assessment) Instrument 202529/11/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 19/260Migration (LIN 19/260: Assessing Authorities for Subclass 494 Visas) Instrument 2019 Compilation No. 407/11/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/093Migration (Specification of Occupations and Relevant Assessing Authorities—Subclass 186 Visa) Instrument 2024 Compilation No. 307/11/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/089Migration (Specification of Occupations—Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2024 Compilation No.307/11/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/110Migration Amendment (Skilled Visa Reform Technical Measures) Instrument 202507/11/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 21/056Migration (Arrangements for Visitor (Class FA) visa applications) Instrument (LIN 21/056) 2021 Compilation No. 512/09/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/076Migration (Disclosure of Information to Prescribed International Organisations) Instrument 202509/10/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 19/216Migration (LIN 19/216: Exemptions from Skill, Age and English Language Requirements for Subclass 186, 187 and 494 Visas) Instrument 2019 Compilation No. 407/12/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/091Migration (Specification of Class of Persons) Instrument 202501/10/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/001Migration (Access to Movement Records) Instrument 202523/09/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/086Migration (Australian Values Statement for Public Interest Criterion 4019) Instrument 202518/09/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/082Migration (English Language Test Requirements for Subclass 482 Visas) Instrument 202513/09/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/101Migration (Arrangements for Visitor (Class FA) visa applications) Amendment (Approved Destination Status) Instrument 202503/09/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/103Migration (International trade obligations relating to labour market testing) Amendment (CEPA) Determination 202525/08/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/014Migration (Evidence of Functional English Language Proficiency) Instrument 202507/08/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/016Migration (Specification of Language Tests, Test Scores and Passports) Instrument 202507/08/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/089Migration (English Language Requirements for Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) Visas) Instrument 202507/08/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/090Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visas) Instrument 202507/08/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
IMMI 18/033Migration (IMMI 18/033: Specification of Income Threshold and Annual Earnings and Methodology of Annual Market Salary Rate) Instrument 2018 Compilation No. 501/07/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/015Migration (Specification of Organisations) Instrument 202501/07/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/050Migration (Arrangements for Protection, Refugee and Humanitarian Visas) Amendment (Internet Lodgement) Instrument 202501/07/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/038)Migration (IMMI 18/033: Specification of Income Threshold and Annual Earnings and Methodology of Annual Market Salary Rate) Amendment (Annual TSMIT Increase) Instrument 2025 amends IMMI 18/03301/07/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/027Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Amendment (Pathway Programs) Instrument 202524/05/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/025Migration (English Language Requirements for Subclass 192 (Pacific Engagement) Visa—Pacific Engagement Stream) Instrument 202501/05/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 22/012Migration (Specified work and areas for subclass 417 visas) Instrument (LIN 22/012) 202205/04/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 22/013Migration (Specified work and areas for subclass 462 visas) Instrument (LIN 22/013) 2022 Compilation No. 305/04/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/048Migration Legislation Amendment (Specified Work and Areas for Subclass 417 and 462 Visas) Instrument 202505/04/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 25/017Migration (Public Interest Criterion 4022—Code of Behaviour) Instrument 202527/02/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
IMMI 18/103Migration (IMMI 18/103: Arrangements for Partner and Prospective Marriage Visa Applications) Instrument 2018 Compilation No. 124/12/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 19/050Migration (LIN 19/050: Specification of Occupations—Subclass 407 Visa) Instrument 2019 Compilation No. 114/12/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 19/051Migration (LIN 19/051: Specification of Occupations and Relevant Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2019 Compilation No. 414/12/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 19/219Migration (LIN 19/219: Occupations for Subclass 494 Visas) Instrument 2019 Compilation No. 314/12/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
IMMI 18/039Migration (IMMI 18/039: Mandatory Skills Assessment—Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2018 Compilation No. 214/12/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/082Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Amendment (LIN 24/082) Specification 2024 Amends LIN 24/02202/01/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/109Migration (Evidence of Intended Course of Study for Student Visa Applications) Specification 202401/01/2025Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 23/021Migration (Specification under clause 485.231 – Educational Institutions) Instrument (LIN 23/021) 2023 Compilation No. 114/12/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/083Migration Amendment (Relevant Assessing Authorities and Other Matters) Instrument 202414/12/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/086Migration Legislation Amendment (Graduate Visas No. 2) Instrument 2024 (LIN 24/086)14/12/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 21/026Migration (Arrangements for certain business skills visas) Instrument (LIN 21/026) 2021 Compilation No. 106/12/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/108Migration Amendment (Caveats) Specification 202407/12/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/097Migration Amendment (Skills in Demand and Nil VAC) Instrument 202407/12/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/092Migration (Arrangements for Employer Nomination and Regional Employer Nomination Skilled Visas) Instrument 202407/12/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/105Migration (ANZSCO Definition) Specification 202407/12/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/094Migration Amendment (Skills in Demand Visa and Related Matters) Instrument 202407/12/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/078Migration (Arrangements for certain business skills visas) Amendment (LIN 24/078) Instrument 202406/12/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 22/009Migration (Arrangements for Temporary Work (International Relations) (Class GD) visa applications) (LIN 22/009) Instrument 2022 Compilation No. 312/11/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/072Migration (Specification of Study and English Language Requirements (Subclass 403 (MATES Stream) Visa) (LIN 24/072) Instrument 202412/11/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 21/007Migration (Refund of Visa Application Charge) Instrument (LIN 21/007) 2021 Compilation No. 324/09/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au
LIN 24/075Migration (Australia Travel Declaration—Passenger Card May Be Required) Instrument (LIN 24/075) 202418/10/2024Currentlegislation.gov.au