What this instrument does
The Department of Home Affairs has registered a new legislative instrument, the Migration (Arrangements for Maritime Crew Visa Applications) Instrument 2026 (reference F2026L01300), which came into force on 25 September 2026.
The instrument sets out the place, manner, and form for applying for a Maritime Crew (Temporary) (Class ZM) Visa.
What it replaces
The instrument repeals the earlier Specification of Arrangements for Maritime Crew Visa Applications 2016/115. The 2026 instrument now applies in place of the 2016 instrument. The source does not specify what changed between the two versions beyond the repeal and replacement.
Key actions
- Check the new instrument at legislation.gov.au/F2026L01300 to confirm the current place, manner, and form requirements for Maritime Crew (Temporary) (Class ZM) Visa applications.
- The 2016 instrument (Specification of Arrangements for Maritime Crew Visa Applications 2016/115) has been repealed and no longer applies.
- Contact the Department of Home Affairs for guidance on how the new requirements affect crew visa application processes.
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