Ministerial Submission MS24-000735 - Approval Of Text: Migration Amendment (immigration Clearance Exemption For Transiting Aircraft Crew) Regulations 2024, Cleared On 12 September 2024 ​

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This ministerial submission seeks approval for the Migration Amendment (Immigration Clearance Exemption for Transiting Aircraft Crew) Regulations 2024. The proposed regulations will amend Schedule 9 of the Migration Regulations 1994 to exempt "transit aircraft crew" from immigration clearance requirements under section 166 of the Migration Act 1958, provided they depart Australia within 90 minutes of arrival on commercial passenger aircraft. The submission presents draft regulations, a Federal Executive Council minute, an explanatory memorandum, and a human rights compatibility statement for ministerial signature and approval. The regulation implements a decision made by the former Minister for Home Affairs on 18 March 2024 to streamline clearance processes for certain international carrier turnaround and transit crew members.