EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

SPECIFICATION OF ADDRESSES

(PARAGRAPHS 1104AA(3)(a) AND 1202A(3)(a))

1. This Instrument is made under paragraphs 1104AA(3)(a) and 1202A(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).

2.                  Paragraph 1104AA(3)(a) provides that an application for a Business Talent (Migrant) (Class EA) visa must be made: (i) if the applicant’s residential address, given using form 47BU, is in PRC, including Hong Kong or Macau — at the address in Hong Kong specified in a Gazette Notice for this subparagraph; or (ii) if the applicant’s residential address, given using form 47BU, is in Taiwan — at the address in Taipei specified in a Gazette Notice for this subparagraph; or (iii) if subparagraphs (i) and (ii) do not apply — at the address in Perth specified in a Gazette Notice for this subparagraph

3.                  Paragraph 1202A(3)(a) provides that an application for a Business Skills (Provisional) (Class UR) must be made: (i) if the applicant’s residential address, given using form 47BU, is in PRC, including Hong Kong or Macau — at the address in Hong Kong specified in a Gazette Notice for this subparagraph; or (ii) if the applicant’s residential address, given using form 47BU, is in Taiwan — at the address in Taipei specified in a Gazette Notice for this subparagraph; or (iii) if subparagraphs (i) and (ii) do not apply — at the address in Perth specified in a Gazette Notice for this subparagraph

4.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to specify the addresses for submission of applications for Business Skills (Provisional) (Class UR) visas and Business Talent (Migrant)(Class EA) visas.

5.                  The Instrument operates to amend the existing address for the submission of applications by applicants residing in Perth to reflect the new location of the office in Perth.  The changes will affect residents of all countries, except Taiwan, PRC, Hong Kong and Macau, who will, from the date of effect of the legislative instrument, be required to submit applications for these visas to a new address in Perth.

6.                  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.

7.                  The Instrument, IMMI 09/049, commences on 25 May 2009.