Migration (Temporary Visa Subclasses for PIC 4005 and 4007) Instrument 2026
Current rules
The Migration (Temporary Visa Subclasses for PIC 4005 and 4007) Instrument 2026 specifies the temporary visa subclasses for the purposes of Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4005 and PIC 4007, under the Migration Regulations 1994. This instrument is administered by the Department of Home Affairs and is currently in force.
Overview
Australia has issued a new legislative instrument, the Migration (Temporary Visa Subclasses for PIC 4005 and 4007) Instrument 2026, which came into force on 19 February 2026. This instrument defines specific temporary visa subclasses relevant to Public Interest Criteria (PIC) 4005 and 4007, while simultaneously repealing the previous Migration (Temporary visa subclass for the purpose of health requirement) Specification (LIN 22/007) 2022. This update aims to consolidate and clarify which temporary visas are subject to these particular public interest criteria.
Who is affected by the latest change
- Applicants for temporary visas covered by PIC 4005 or PIC 4007
- People whose visa applications require assessment against Australia's health criteria
- Migration agents and lawyers advising temporary visa applicants
- Employers and sponsors whose visa applications are affected by the health requirements
What changed in the latest version
Before
The Migration (Temporary visa subclass for the purpose of health requirement) Specification (LIN 22/007) 2022 is cancelled.
After
This rule lists temporary visa types for Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4005 and Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4007. Public Interest Criteria are general requirements that applicants must meet to be granted a visa, based on the Migration Regulations 1994.
This change updates the laws for some temporary visas in Australia. It specifically relates to Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4005 and Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4007. Public Interest Criteria are general requirements that applicants must meet to be granted a visa. The new rule replaces the old rule (LIN 22/007). The old rule dealt with health requirements for temporary visa types. This means how these criteria apply to temporary visas has changed or become clearer. The text does not give details of the practical effects for applicants or visa types. It only states the change applies to PIC 4005 and PIC 4007 and that the old rule is cancelled. It does not list the specific temporary visa types or the new rules.
Explained simply
Australia has made a new rule about which temporary visas need to follow specific health and character checks (called PIC 4005 and 4007). They've also gotten rid of an old rule that did something similar. This means if you're applying for a temporary visa, the government has a clear list of which checks apply to your specific visa type.
Frequently asked
Version history
- v1Effective 20 Feb 2026EffectiveMedium impactMigration (Temporary Visa Subclasses for PIC 4005 and 4007) Instrument 2026
Australia's Department of Home Affairs made a new rule. It is called the "Migration (Temporary Visa Subclasses for PIC 4005 and 4007) Instrument 2026". The department published this rule on 19 February 2026. This legal rule lists certain temporary visa types for Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4005 and Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4007. Public Interest Criteria are general requirements that applicants must meet to be granted a visa, based on the Migration Regulations 1994. This new rule cancels an older rule. The older rule was the "Migration (Temporary visa subclass for the purpose of health requirement) Specification (LIN 22/007) 2022". The text does not say when the new rule starts to apply. It also does not list the specific temporary visa types.
Timeline
Announced
19 Feb 2026
Australia has issued a new legislative instrument, the Migration (Temporary Visa Subclasses for PIC 4005 and 4007) Instrument 2026, which came into force on 19 February 2026. This instrument defines specific temporary visa subclasses relevant to Public Interest Criteria (PIC) 4005 and 4007, while simultaneously repealing the previous Migration (Temporary visa subclass for the purpose of health re
Takes effect
19 Feb 2026
This instrument specifies temporary visa subclasses for the purposes of Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4005 and PIC 4007, under the Migration Regulations 1994.
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