EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Act 1958
DETERMINATION UNDER SECTION 85 OF THE MIGRATION ACT 1958: MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORY AGED PARENT (TEMPORARY) (CLASS UU) VISAS THAT MAY BE GRANTED IN THE 2007/2008 FINANCIAL YEAR
- This Instrument is made under section 85 of the Migration Act 1958 (‘the Act’).
2. Section 85 of the Act allows the Minister to determine by Gazette Notice the maximum number of the visas of a specified class or the visas of specified classes that may be granted in a specified financial year.
3. The purpose of this Instrument is to impose a cap on the number of Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) (Class UU) visas granted for the 2007/2008 financial year. This visa is subject to visa capping due to high demand and limited number of places available. Once the limit for a specific financial year has been reached, no further visas can be granted in that financial year. The applications of those applicants affected will be carried over and decided early in the 2008/2009 financial year.
4. This Instrument operates to impose a maximum number of 29 Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) (Class UU) visas that may be granted for the 2007/2008 financial year.
5. This Instrument does not have a direct, or a substantial indirect, effect on business or restrict competition. As such, consultation was not undertaken.
6. The Instrument, IMMI 08/009, commences on the day after registration on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments.