Migration Regulations 1994 - Revocation of instruments under paragraph 3.10(5)(a) - January 2010

tIMMI 09/145

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

REVOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS

(PARAGRAPH 3.10(5)(a))

1. This instrument is made under paragraph 3.10(5)(a) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the ‘Regulations’).
2. Paragraph 3.10(5)(a) of the Regulations provides that, if the Commonwealth enters into an agreement with an international air carrier in relation to the provision of information concerning persons on international flights, the Minister must cause notice of the fact to be published in the Gazette.
3. The purpose of this instrument is to revoke two instruments made under Paragraph 3.10(5)(a) of the Regulations.
4. The instrument operates to revoke the notification of agreements between the Commonwealth of Australia and Qantas Airways Limited and Jetstar Airways Pty Limited in relation to the provision of information concerning persons on international flights.
5. Consultation is unnecessary as, under section 18(1) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003, the Instrument is of a minor or machinery nature and does not substantially alter existing arrangements.
6. The instrument IMMI 09/145 commences on 22 January 2010.