EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

SPECIFICATION OF ADDRESSES

(Item 1 of the table in subitem 1236(4))

1. This Instrument is made under item 1 of the table in subitem 1236(4) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).

2.                  Item 1 of the table in subitem 1236(4) of the Regulations provides that a Sponsored Family stream Visitor visa must be made in a manner specified by the Minister.

3.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to specify locations at which a Sponsored Family stream Visitor visa application can be lodged.

4.                  The instrument operates to provide addresses for the lodgement of applications for Sponsored Family stream Visitor visa applications for sponsors who reside in Australia.

5. Consultation was undertaken before the instrument was made as follows:

• Pursuant to subsection 18(1) 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.

6. The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 12254).

7. Under section 44 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 the Instrument is exempt from disallowance and therefore a Human Rights Statement of Compatibility is not required.

8. The instrument commences on 23 March 2013 immediately after the commencement of the Migration Legislation Amendment (No. 1).