Amendments to Temporary Business (Long Stay) (Subclass 457) Visa - Sponsorship and Visa Regulations
1 July 2006 - Legislation change
Client summary
From 1 July 2006, the Migration Regulations 1994 ('the Regulations') will be amended to require that:
- a
nomination of a position under the certified regional employment
arrangements for grant of a Temporary Business (Long Stay) (Subclass
457) visa must indicate that the visa holder employed in the position
will be paid in accordance with a minimum salary level (MSL) specified
in a Gazette Notice
and - the Minister must be satisfied that an applicant for a Temporary Business (Long Stay) (Subclass 457) visa will be paid at the MSL that applies at the time the decision on the visa application is made.
Technical details
The following provisions of the Regulations will be amended:
- Paragraph 1.20GA(1)(c)
- Schedule 2, subparagraph 457.223(4)(f)(ii)
and - Schedule 2, subparagraph 457.223(4)(g)(iii)
Additional information: Nil
Transitional arrangements: The amendment made to paragraph 1.20GA(1)(c) of the Regulations will apply in relation to the nomination of an activity made on or after 1 July 2006.
The amendments made to subparagraphs 457.223(4)(f)(ii) and 457.223(4)(g)(iii) of the Regulations will apply in relation to an application for a visa made but not finally determined before 1 July 2006, or made on or after 1 July 2006.
Forms: Nil
Instructions: PAM3 PAM3: Div1.4A and Sch2Visa457
Effect on delegations: Nil
Effect on systems: Nil