EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

ADDRESSES FOR MARITIME CREW VISA APPLICATIONS

 (REGULATION 1227(3)(d)(i) and (ii))

1. This Instrument is made under subparagraph 1227(3)(d)(i) and (ii) of Part 2 of Schedule 1 of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).

2.                  Subparagraph 1227(3)(d) of the Regulations provides that the Minister shall specify in an instrument in writing where paper-based applications for the Maritime Crew Visa (MCV) can be validly lodged. Applications can only be lodged if the applicant is outside Australia.  Applicants cannot apply for a Maritime Crew visa if in Australia.

3.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to record the official postal and courier addresses for lodgement of the Maritime Crew Visa (MCV) application form. The official addresses are:

By mail: Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Brisbane Global Processing Centre

   GPO Box 9984,

BRISBANE, QLD, 4001

AUSTRALIA

By courier:   Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Brisbane Global Processing Centre

   Adelaide Street,

BRISBANE QLD 4001

AUSTRALIA

4.                  The Instrument operates to specify the addresses for lodgement of the Maritime Crew Visa (MCV) application form. 

5. Pursuant to section 18 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 Instrument, IMMI 07/032, commences on 1 July 2007.