Overview
The Department of Home Affairs registered the Migration (Health Criteria - Specified Countries) Instrument 2026 on 28 September 2026. The instrument is made under the Migration Regulations 1994 and is currently in force.
What the instrument does
The instrument specifies which countries are designated for the purposes of health criteria in migration decisions. It contains two schedules:
- Schedule 1 - lists the specified countries designated under the health criteria provisions.
- Schedule 2 - repeals earlier instruments.
The source document does not specify which countries are listed in Schedule 1, what health criteria apply, or which visa subclasses are affected.
Where to find the full instrument
The full text of the instrument is available at the Federal Register of Legislation: legislation.gov.au/F2026L01315
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