IMMI 15/031
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
ARRANGEMENTS FOR OTHER VISAS 2015
(Items 1111, 1123, 1127AA, 1201, 1224)
- This Instrument is made under subregulation 2.07(5) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations), for items 1111, 1123, 1127AA, 1201 and 1224 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations.
- The purpose of the Instrument is to 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 Confirmatory (Residence) (Class AK), Norfolk Island Permanent Resident (Residence) (Class AW), Resolution of Status (Class CD), Border (Temporary) (Class TA) and Transit (Temporary) (Class TX) visas.
- 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.
- Consultation is unnecessary 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.
- 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.
- The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 17108).
- The Instrument, IMMI 15/031, commences on 18 April 2015.