Migration and Citizenship: New Instruments 17/05 Onwards
May 21, 2008
Three new legislative instruments:
- Provides for regional certifying bodies and post codes defining regional Australia for certain visas: Migration Regulations 1994 under paragraph 5.19(4)(e), subregulation 5.19(5), paragraphs 1.20GA(1)(e) and 2.43(1)(la). Registered 20 May 2008
- Specifies skilled occupations as migration occupations in demand made under regulation 1.03 of the Migration Regulations 1994. Took effect 17 May 2008
- Authorises classes of persons to receive the pledge of commitment made under subsection 27(5) of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007. Took effect 7 May 2008



