EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
CLASS OF PERSONS (NETBALL WORLD CUP) 2015
(Sub-subparagraph 1231(2)(a)(iv)(A))
- This Instrument is made under sub-subparagraph 1231(2)(a)(iv)(A) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations).
- The Instrument revokes Instrument number IMMI 14/019 (F2014L00212), signed on 27 February 2014, under section 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
- The purpose of the Instrument is to specify participants in the 2015 Netball World Cup as a class of persons applying for the Subclass 400 (Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity)) visa.
- The Instrument operates by specifying applicants for a Subclass 400 (Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity)) visa who are a class of persons under sub-subparagraph 1231(2)(a)(iv)(A) that are not required to pay a Visa Application Charge.
- Consultation with the Office for Sport in the Department of Health was undertaken before the Instrument was made.
6. The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulation Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 18587).
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. This Instrument, IMMI 15/027, commences on the day after registration on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments and ceases on 16 September 2015.