1 Name

(1) This instrument is the Migration (IMMI 17/096: 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 17/096.

2 Commencement

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

3 Authority

This instrument is made under the following provisions of the Regulations:

(a) subregulation 2.07(5);

(b) paragraphs 408.229(b) and 408.229(c) of Schedule 2.

4 Definitions

Note: A number of expression used in this instrument are defined in the Regulations, including the following:

(a) eligible sponsor;

(b) eligible supporter.

In this instrument:

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;

ASEAN means Association of Southeast Asian Nations;

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Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.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

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

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

(iii) a delegate accredited by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet to attend the ASEAN Australia Special Summit 2018.

(b) an applicant seeking to satisfy the criterion in clause 408.219A of Schedule 2 to the Regulations because clause 408.229A applies, and there is an eligible sponsor or eligible supporter who 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;

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;

(b) the Rugby League World Cup 2017; and

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 in relation to an event in subsection 7(1) of this instrument:

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

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

(c) A delegate accredited by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet to attend the ASEAN Australia Special Summit 2018.

Schedule 1—Repeals

Migration (IMMI 17/007: Class of Persons and Specified Events for Class GG Visa and Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) Visa) Instrument 2017

1 The whole of the instrument

Repeal the instrument.