What this instrument covers
The Department of Home Affairs registered a new legislative instrument on 17 July 2026 titled the Migration (Specification of Commonwealth Priorities for Subclass 202 (Global Special Humanitarian) Visas) Instrument 2026. The instrument is now in force.
The instrument specifies Commonwealth priorities for Subclass 202 (Global Special Humanitarian) visas, specifically for the Community Support Program. The specific priority criteria are contained in the full document, which is available on the Federal Register of Legislation.
Community Support Program
The instrument applies to the Community Support Program. The full instrument sets out the Commonwealth priorities that apply to Subclass 202 visa applications made through that program.
Key actions
- Participants in the Community Support Program who sponsor Subclass 202 visa applicants can download the full instrument at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00976 to review the updated Commonwealth priorities that now apply.
- Those who use a migration agent for humanitarian visa sponsorship can forward the instrument reference F2026L00976 to the agent for review in relation to any pending or planned applications.
Where to find the full instrument
The full text of the instrument is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00976.
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