Regulation 2.03AA — Criteria applicable to character tests and security assessments

2.03AA Criteria applicable to character tests and security assessments

(1) In addition to the criteria prescribed by regulations 2.03 and 2.03A, if a person is required to satisfy public interest criteria 4001 or 4002 for the grant of a visa, the criterion in subregulation (2) is prescribed.

(2) If the Minister has requested the following documents or information, the person has provided the documents or information:

(a) a statement (however described) provided by an appropriate authority in a country where the person resides, or has resided, that provides evidence about whether or not the person has a criminal history;

(b) a completed approved form 80.

Note: For paragraph (a), an example of an appropriate authority is a police force.

(3) The Minister may waive the requirement in paragraph (2)(a) if the Minister is satisfied that it is not reasonable for the applicant to provide the statement.