EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

ARRANGEMENTS FOR BUSINESS SKILLS VISAS APPLICATIONS 2015

 (Items 1104AA, 1104BA, 1104B, 1112, 1113, 1202A, 1202B)

1. This Instrument is made under subregulation 2.07(5) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations), for items 1104AA, 1104BA, 1104B, 1112 and 1113 of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations).  The Instrument revokes IMMI 14/066 Specification of Addresses [F2014L01030] and IMMI 14/065 [F2014L01029] Specification of Addresses.
2. Under subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, where an Act confers a power to make, grant or issue any instrument of a legislative or administrative character (including rules, regulations or by-laws), the power shall be construed as including a power exercisable in the like manner and subject to the like conditions (if any) to repeal, rescind, revoke, amend, or vary any such instrument.
3. The purpose of the Instrument is specify the form numbers of the approved form or forms, the manner of lodgement and the addresses to which an application must be made for applications for Business Skills – Business Talent (Permanent) (Class EA), Business Skills – (Permanent) (Class EC), Business Skills – (Provisional) (Class EB), Business Skills – (Residence) (Class DF), Distinguished Talent (Migrant) (Class AL), Distinguished Talent (Residence) (Class BX) and Business Skills – (Provisional) (Class UR) visas.
4. The Instrument operates to specify approved forms for making valid applications and addresses for lodgement and the manner in which applications must be made for making valid applications for the relevant visa classes.
5. 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. 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.
7. The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 17108).
8. This Instrument number, IMMI 15/029, commences on 18 April 2015.