Overview
The Migration Amendment (Realigning the Community Support Program) Regulations 2026 have been registered on the Federal Register of Legislation. These regulations amend the Migration Regulations 1994, which sit under the Migration Act 1958, and are administered by the Department of Home Affairs.
Key dates
- Commencement date: 17 June 2026
- Expiry date: 7 September 2026
What the regulations contain
The regulations contain one schedule of amendments. The Federal Register of Legislation source page does not specify the detail of what changes the Community Support Program realignment involves.
Key actions
- Read the full legislative instrument and explanatory statement at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00733 to understand what the Community Support Program changes involve.
- If your business sponsors or employs visa holders through the Community Support Program, check with your migration agent or the Department of Home Affairs to confirm how the amendments affect your arrangements before 7 September 2026.
- Set up an alert for this title on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00733 to be notified of any further changes or replacement regulations after the current version expires on 7 September 2026.
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