EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Act 1958

DETERMINATION OF DAILY MAINTENANCE AMOUNTS

FOR PERSONS IN DETENTION

(Subsection 262(2))

1. This Instrument is made by the Minister’s delegate under subsection 262(2) of the Migration Act 1958 (the Act).

2.                  The Instrument revokes IMMI 14/008 (F2014L00226).

3.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to specify the daily amount for the purpose of subsection 262(2).

4.                  The Instrument operates to nominate the amount to be charged, on a daily basis, between 14 October 2014 and 13 October 2015 for keeping and maintaining a person in immigration detention at a specified place.

5.                  Pursuant to section 18 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003, consultation was not necessary.  The Instrument is of a minor or machinery nature and does not substantially alter existing arrangements.

6.                  Under section 44 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 the Instrument is exempt from disallowance and therefore a Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights is not required.

7.                  The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 17453).

8. The Instrument IMMI 14/088 commences on 14 October 2014 and continues until
13 October 2015.