What this instrument does
This legislative instrument, made under the Migration Regulations 1994 and administered by the Department of Home Affairs, specifies which visa types prevent a person from lodging a student visa application while they are physically in Australia.
Registration and duration
The instrument was registered on 24 September 2026. It was in force from 24 September 2026 to 1 October 2026, after which it was repealed. The source document does not explain why the instrument was repealed after approximately one week, nor does it identify what replaced it.
What the source does not specify
The source page does not list the specific visa subclasses named in the instrument. The reason for the short period of operation and any replacement instrument are not described in the source.
Where to find more information
- The full instrument text is available at legislation.gov.au/F2026L01282.
- The Federal Register of Legislation can be monitored for any replacement instrument that may have commenced on or after 1 October 2026.
- The Department of Home Affairs can be contacted directly for questions about which visas currently prevent an onshore student visa application being lodged. The source does not provide a specific contact number or email for this instrument.
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