Migration (Specification under clause 485.231 – Educational Institutions) Instrument (LIN 23/021) 2023

Migration (Specification under clause 485.231 – Educational Institutions) Instrument (LIN 23/021) 2023

I, Andrew Giles, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, acting under subclause 485.231(2) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations):

(a)     specify that an Australian university or non-university education provider is an educational institution for subclause 485.231(2) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations if:

(i)                 it is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students established by section 14A of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000; and

(ii)               offers courses at the bachelor’s degree level and above.

(b)     repeal Migration Regulations 1994 –Educational Institutions (IMMI 13/031)(F2013L00529).

This instrument commences on the day after registration.

Dated 21 March 2023

THE HON ANDREW GILES MP

Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs