EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
CLASS OF PERSONS
(Paragraph 1231(1)(a))
- This Instrument is made under paragraph 1231(1)(a) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations).
2. The Instrument revokes IMMI 13/012 (F2013L01073) signed on 18 June 2013.
3. The purpose of the Instrument is to specify certain passport holders who are eligible to apply for a Subclass 400 visa using the online 1400 (Internet) form.
4. The Instrument operates by specifying classes of persons who are eligible to make an application for a Subclass 400 visa via the Internet using form 1400 (Internet). These classes of persons are defined as holders of specified passports. Persons who do not fall into a class specified in the Instrument are not able to lodge a valid application for a Subclass 400 visa using form 1400 (Internet).
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. The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) is not required (OBPR References 16837 and 16861).
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, IMMI 14/100, commences on 23 November 2014.