EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

CLASS OF PERSONS

(SUBPARAGRAPH 1223A(2)(a)(ix))

1. This Instrument is made under subparagraph 1223A(2)(a)(ix) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).
2. Subparagraph 1223A(2)(a)(ix) provides that for applicants coming within a class of persons specified in an instrument in writing a visa application charge (VAC) of nil will apply.
3. The purpose of this Instrument is to specify a class of persons entitled to a nil VAC when applying for a Class UC visa.
4. The Instrument operates to specify classes of persons  for the purposes of subparagraph 1223A(2)(a)(ix) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, including each person applying for a subclass 456 (Business (Short Stay) (Class UC)) visa who is a registered attendee of the Global Health Challenges: Achieving the Millennium Development goals - UN NGO Conference 2010.
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 Office of Best Practice Regulation’s Business Cost Calculator and Assessment Checklists were used to determine that there was a low or no compliance cost on business or impact on competition in relation to this instrument.

7. The Instrument, IMMI 10/033, commences on the day after registration on the Federal Register of the Legislative Instruments.