The Migration (Specification of Class of Persons) Instrument 2025 (LIN 25/091) will commence on 1 October 2025, repealing and replacing IMMI 15/026.

This legislative instrument, made under paragraphs 050.613A(1)(b) and 051.611A(1)(c) of Schedule 2 to the Migration Regulations 1994, applies to Subclass 050 (Bridging (General)) and Subclass 051 (Bridging (Protection Visa Applicant)) visas.

It specifies that persons granted a Bridging Visa E under section 195A of the Migration Act 1958 are a class of persons who may be permitted to work while holding that visa. As a result, conditions 8101 (no work) and 8116 (restricted work) will not be imposed for this group.

The instrument does not substantially alter existing arrangements but ensures continuity of policy following the sunsetting of IMMI 15/026. It is exempt from disallowance under section 42 of the Legislation Act 2003.

This reform maintains the established approach to the work rights of Bridging Visa E holders granted under ministerial intervention powers.

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