IMMI 09/003
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
SPECIFICATION OF ADDRESSES
(PARAGRAPH 1212B(3)(a))
- This Instrument is made under paragraph 1211(3)(ab) of Schedule 1 of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).
- Paragraph 1211(3)(ab) of Schedule 1 of the Regulations provides that applications for visa Class TK are to an address specified by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship either by mail or by courier or hand delivery.
- The purpose of the Instrument is to specify the relevant addresses.
- The Instrument supports the centralised processing of all onshore Extended Eligibility visa applications lodged on or after 1 April 2009 at the Department’s office in the ACT. This will affect all applicants for the Extended Eligibility visa from that date.
- 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.
- The instrument IMMI 09/003 commences on 1 April 2009.