Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification of a Class of Persons - IMMI 12/074

Migration Regulations 1994

CLASS OF PERSONS

(Subparagraph 1223A(2)(a)(ix))

I, CHRIS BOWEN, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, acting under subparagraph 1223A(2)(a)(ix) of Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’):

1. REVOKE Instrument Number IMMI 10/033 signed on 11 May 2010 specifying classes of persons for the purposes of subparagraph 1223A(2)(a)(ix) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations; AND

2.      SPECIFY as a class of persons for the purposes of subparagraph 1223A(2)(a)(ix) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, each person applying for a subclass 456 (Business (Short Stay)) visa who is a 2015 Asian Cup participant.

For the purpose of this Instrument:

 “AFC” means Asian Football Confederation;

“2015 Asian Cup” means the sporting event hosted in Australia to be held in January 2015, including a Preliminary Draw to be held in October 2012 and any other related activities taking place prior to the event; and

“2015 Asian Cup participant” means the following groups who are entering Australia in connection with any 2015 Asian Cup related activities:

• Team delegations;
• AFC organising committee;
• AFC executive committee;
• World Sport Group representatives;
• Asian Cup sponsor representatives; and
• AFC administration staff.

This Instrument number IMMI 12/074, commences the day after registration on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments.

This Instrument continues until 30 June 2013.

Dated 10 August 2012

CHRIS BOWEN

Minister for Immigration and Citizenship

[NOTE 1: Subparagraph 1223A(2)(a)(ix) of the Regulations provides that a nil VAC may be prescribed for an applicant who is a member of a class of persons specified in an instrument in writing for the subparagraph.

Regarding the cessation of IMMI 12/074, the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 s36 example 3 provides "(i)f a licence continues until 31 March, the licence is valid up to and including 31 March."]