Contents

Part 1—Preliminary

1 Name

2 Commencement

3 Authority

4 Definitions

5 Schedules

Part 2—Specified classes of persons and events

6 Class of persons for subparagraph 1237(2)(a)(i)

7 Specified events for paragraph 408.229(b)

8 Class of persons for paragraph 408.229(c)

Schedule 1—Repeals

Class of Persons for Temporary Activity (Class GG) Visa and Events and Class of Persons for Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) Visa 2016/105 (IMMI 16/105)

Part 1—Preliminary

1 Name

(1) This instrument is the Migration (IMMI 17/007: Class of Persons and Specified Events for Class GG Visa and Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) Visa) Instrument 2017.

(2) This instrument may be cited as IMMI 17/007.

2 Commencement

This instrument commences the day after it is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.

3 Authority

This instrument is made under subregulation 2.07(5), paragraphs 408.229(b) and 408.229(c) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations and subitem 1237(2) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations.

4 Definitions

In this instrument:

Regulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.

5 Schedules

Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

Part 2—Specified classes of persons and events

6 Class of persons for subparagraph 1237(2)(a)(i)

(1) For the purposes of subparagraph 1237(2)(a)(i) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the following classes of persons are specified:

(a) an applicant of a Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visa where clause 408.229 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations applies as the applicant is:

(i) a Commonwealth Games Family Member who is registered for accreditation by the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation; or

(ii) an accredited participant in the Rugby League World Cup 2017;

(b) an applicant of a Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visa where clause 408.229A of Schedule 2 to the Regulations applies as the applicant’s eligible sponsor or eligible supporter is:

(i) a charity registered by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission;

(ii) an agency of the Commonwealth;

(iii) an agency of a State;

(iv) an agency of a Territory;

(v) an agency, Embassy or Consulate of a foreign government;

(vi) the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra;

(vii) the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art;

(viii) the Australian Grand Prix where the sponsorship or support relates to the Formula One Australian Grand Prix or the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix;

(ix) PI SBK Pty Ltd where the sponsorship or support relates to Superbike events; or

(x) Major Brisbane Festivals Pty Ltd; and

(2) In this Part, an accredited participant in the Rugby League World Cup 2017 means board members and staff of the Rugby League International Federation, players, coaches, support staff, officials and technical officials.

7 Specified events for paragraph 408.229(b)

(1) For the purposes of paragraph 408.229(b) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, the following events are specified:

(a) the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games; and

(b) the Rugby League World Cup 2017.

8 Class of persons for paragraph 408.229(c)

(1) For the purposes of paragraph 408.229(c) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, the following classes of persons are specified:

(a) a Commonwealth Games Family Member who is registered for accreditation by the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation; and

(b) an accredited participant in the Rugby League World Cup 2017.

Schedule 1—Repeals

Class of Persons for Temporary Activity (Class GG) Visa and Events and Class of Persons for Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) Visa 2016/105 (IMMI 16/105)

1 The whole of the instrument

Repeal the instrument.