EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
CLASS OF PERSONS
(Subparagraph 1223A(2)(a)(ix)
1. This Instrument is made under sub-subparagraph 1223A(2)(a)(ix) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).
2. Sub-subparagraph 1223A(2)(a)(ix) provides that, for applicants 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 Subclass 456 Business (Short Stay) (Class UC) visa.
4. The Schedule to this Instrument lists certain passport holders for whom a nil VAC is prescribed; namely, holders of a passport issued by a European Union (EU) member country who are applying for a Subclass 456 Business (Short Stay) (Class UC) visa. This was previously provided for in Legislative Instrument IMMI 10/033 and the provisions were inadvertently revoked in Legislative Instrument IMMI 12/074.
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 has advised that a Regulation Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 14267).
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.