EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
ARRANGEMENTS FOR WORK AND HOLIDAY VISA APPLICANTS FROM ARGENTINA, BANGLADESH, CHILE, INDONESIA, IRAN, MALAYSIA, POLAND, THAILAND, TURKEY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND Uruguay
(Item 1224A and paragraph 462.221(c))
- This Instrument is made under paragraphs 1224A(3)(a), 1224A(3)(aa), 1224A(3)(ab), 462.221(c) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’). The Instrument revokes Instrument IMMI 13/022, (F2013L00174), signed on 23 January 2013.
2. The Instrument operates to specify the following for applicants applying for a Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa:
- The passport an applicant must hold to make a valid application;
- Those applying on form 1208, and who hold a specified passport must make their application at the specified address;
- Those applying on form 1208, who may make their application in any foreign country; and
- Educational qualifications applicable to each country.
3. The Instrument gives effect to the various MOU countries with which Australia has a reciprocal Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa agreement.
4. The purpose of this amendment is to include Poland as a country that has a Work and Holiday visa arrangement with Australia.
5. 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.
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. The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Ref 16884).
8. The Instrument, IMMI 14/025, commences on 1 August 2014.