What has changed
The Department of Home Affairs has registered a formal amendment to the rules that govern how Visitor (Class FA) visa applications are arranged and processed. The amending instrument is titled the Migration (Arrangements for Visitor (Class FA) visa applications) Amendment Instrument 2026 and is recorded on the Federal Register of Legislation as F2026L01313.
The amendment modifies the original 2021 instrument known as LIN 21/056. The specific changes are contained in Schedule 1 of the new instrument. The source document does not detail what those changes are.
Registration date
The instrument was registered on 28 September 2026. The source document does not specify a commencement date beyond the registration date of 28 September 2026.
Key actions
- View the full instrument at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01313 to check what Schedule 1 has changed compared to the original LIN 21/056 instrument.
- If a migration agent or bookkeeper handles visa paperwork for your business, forward the instrument reference F2026L01313 so they can review the updated arrangements.
- Set up an alert on the Federal Register of Legislation page for this instrument at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01313 to be notified of any further amendments.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.