EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
SPECIFICATION OF ADDRESSES
(SUBPARAGRAPHS 1205(3)(ba)(i), (ii) and (iii))
1. This Instrument is made under paragraph 1205(3)(ba) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).
2. Paragraph 1205(3)(ba) of the Regulations provides that an application by a person seeking to satisfy the criteria for the grant of a subclass 416 (Special Program) visa must be made by posting the application (with the correct pre-paid postage) to the post office box address specified in a Gazette Notice, or having the application delivered by a courier service to the address specified in a Gazette Notice, or having the application sent by facsimile to the address specified in a Gazette Notice.
3. The purpose of the Instrument is to specify the relevant addresses for lodging an application, whether the application is posted, delivered by courier or sent by facsimile.
4. The Instrument operates to specify the addresses of where applicants must lodge an application for a subclass 416 (Special Program) visa.
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 08/101, commences on 5 December 2008.