IMMI 09/016
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
SPECIFICATION OF ADDRESSES
(SUBREGULATION 1.20N(4) AND PARAGRAPH 1220B(3)(b))
- This Instrument is made under subregulation 1.20N(4) and paragraph 1220B(3)(b) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).
- Paragraph 1220B(3)(b) of Schedule 1 of the Regulations provides that applications for visa Class UV 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 Professional Development visa applications lodged on or after 15 May 2009 at the Department’s office in Hobart. This will affect all applicants for the Professional Development 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 09/016 commences on 15 May 2009.