IMMI 10/010
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
SPECIFICATION OF ADDRESSES
(ITEMS 1205 and 1220B OF SCHEDULE 1)
- This Instrument is made under paragraphs 1205(3)(ba), 1205(3)(ca) and 1220B(3)(b) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations.
- Paragraphs 1205(3)(ba), 1205(3)(ca) and 1220B(3)(b) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations provide that applications for certain visas are to an address specified by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship either by mail or by courier, or by hand, or transmitted by facsimile.
- The purpose of the Instrument is to specify the relevant addresses for posted applications and applications delivered by courier, by hand, or by facsimile.
- The Instrument operates to specify addresses relating to certain visas which complement the sponsorship framework at Division 3A of Part 2 of the Migration Act 1958 and Part 2A of the Regulations.
- Consultation was not necessary 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 10/010 commences on 4 March 2010.