EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

SPECIFICATION OF ADDRESSES

(Paragraph 1217(3)(a))

1. This Instrument is made under paragraph 1217(3)(a) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations). It revokes Instrument IMMI 09/051 (F2009L02058) which was signed on 20 May 2009.

2.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to specify the addresses for lodgement of applications for a Retirement (Temporary) (Class TQ) Visa.

3.                  The Instrument operates to amend the existing addresses to reflect a change in specified addresses from Western Australia to Tasmania. The addresses in Western Australia have been retained to ensure that any application sent there will remain valid.
 

4.                  Under section 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.

5.                  The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 16928).

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

7. This Instrument IMMI 14/069 commences on 6 October 2014.