EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

INSTRUMENT OF REVOCATION

(Sub-subparagraph 1218(2)(a)(i)(B))

1. This Instrument is made under sub-subparagraph 1218(2)(a)(i)(B) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).

2.                  Sub-subparagraph 1218(2)(a)(i)(B) of the Regulations provides that for applicants in classes of persons specified in an Instrument in writing, a visa application charge (VAC) of nil will apply.

3.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to revoke the instrument IMMI 10/080 “Classes of Persons” made under sub-subparagraph 1218(2)(a)(i)(B) and signed on 20 January 2011.

4.                  The instrument operates to revoke Instrument IMMI 10/080 which is no longer required.

5. Consultation was undertaken before the instrument was made as follows:

• Pursuant to subsection 18(1) 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. The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 12254).

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

8. The instrument commences on 23 March 2013 immediately after the commencement of the Migration Amendment Legislation (No. 1).