Inclusion of Hospitality and Tourism into the COVID-19 Pandemic Event (Subclass 408) Visa

Policy effect

Amends legislative instrument LIN 20/229 to expand the class of persons eligible for the nil-application-charge Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) COVID-19 Pandemic Event stream to include individuals employed by, or holding an offer of employment from, an employer in the tourism and hospitality sector, and permits application if holding a substantive visa 90 days or less from expiring.

Conditions and exceptions

Validated condition or limit: Amends legislative instrument LIN 20/229 to expand the class of persons eligible for the nil-application-charge Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) COVID-19 Pandemic Event stream to include individuals employed by, or holding an offer of employment from, an employer in the tourism and hospitality sector, and permits application if holding a substantive visa 90 days or less from expiring.

Official source excerpt

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… visa) Amendment Instrument (No. 2) (LIN 21/038) 2021. 2 Commencement This instrument commences on the day after it is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation. 3 Amendment Schedule 1 amends Migration (LIN 20/229: COVID-19 Pandemic event for Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visa and visa application charge for Temporary Activity (Class CG visa) Instrument 2020.Authorised Version F2021L00573 registered 13/05/2021 Migration (COVID-19 Pandemic event for Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visa and visa application charge for Temporary Activity (Class CG) visa) Amendment Instrument (No. 2) (LIN 21/038) 2021 LIN 21/038 2 Schedule 1 Amendment (s.3) [1] After section 6A, in Part 1 insert 6B Application of amendments made by LIN 21/038 The amendments made by Migration (COVID-19 Pandemic event for Subclass 408 (Temporary Activity) visa and visa application charge for Temporary Activity (Class CG) visa) Amendment Instrument (No. 2) (LIN 21/038) 2021 apply to the following applications for a visa: (a) an application made, but not finally determined, before the commencement of that instrument; (b) an application made on or after the commencement of that instrument. [2] Subparagraph 8(1)(c)(i) omit 28 days insert 90 days [3] Subparagraph 8(3)(c)(vi) substitute (vi) health care sector; or (vii) tourism and hospitality sector; andAuthorised Version F2021L00573 registered 13/05/2021 …

Review method

Two separate automated exact-claim source reviews

Other Australia changes operative in 2021

• 2021-02-27Facilitation of Onshore Grants for Certain Offshore Family Visas During COVID-19
• 2021-04-30Determination of Maximum Grant Caps for Family Visas for FY2020–21
• 2021-05-25Migration Amendment (Clarifying International Obligations for Removal) Act 2021 (Act No. 35, 2021)
• 2021-07-01Form 1008 (Internet) is an approved form for a Bridging E (Class WE) visa if the applicant does not have another pending BVE application
• 2021-07-01Nil VAC Concession for COVID-19-Affected Working Holiday Makers (LIN 21/043)
• 2021-07-27Addition of Pharmacist Occupations to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)
• 2021-07-28Exclusion of Non-Compliant Employers from Working Holiday Maker Extensions
• 2021-07-30Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Parent Visas) Regulations 2021 (F2021L01029)
• 2021-09-15Prospective Marriage Visa Automatic Validity Extension