Section 86 — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Effect of limit

If:

(a) there is a determination of the maximum number of visas of a class or classes that may be granted in a financial year; and

(b) the number of visas of the class or classes granted in the year reaches that maximum number;

no more visas of the class or classes may be granted in the year.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 26 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 84E — Temporary visas of non‑citizens in class specified in arrival control determination cease to be in effect etc.
s 84F — Statement relating to arrival control determination etc. to be laid before Parliament
s 85 — Limit on visas
s 87 — Limit does not prevent visas for certain persons
s 87A — Limit does not prevent the grant of visas to certain people who are unable to meet health or character requirements before the limit applies because of circumstances beyond their control
s 88 — Limit does not affect processing of applications

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