EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

CLASSES OF PERSONS AND ADDRESSES

(Paragraphs 1205(3)(a), 1233(3)(a) and 1235(3)(a))

1. This Instrument is made under paragraphs 1205(3)(a), 1233(3)(a) and 1235(3)(a) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations).
2. The Instrument revokes IMMI 14/064 (F2014L01027) specifying classes of persons and addresses for the purposes of paragraphs 1205(3)(a), 1233(3)(a) and 1235(3)(a).
3. The purpose of the Instrument is to specify for paragraphs 1205(3)(a), 1233(3)(a) and 1235(3)(a) the post box, address and fax numbers to make an application for Subclass 402 (Training and Research) visa, Subclass 416 (Special Program) and a Subclass 420 (Temporary Work (Entertainment)) visa. The Instrument is being amended to include changes to post box, address and fax number details.
4. The Instrument operates to specify requirements for making a valid application for a Subclass 416 (Special Program) visa, a Subclass 402 (Training and Research) visa or a Subclass 420 (Temporary Work (Entertainment)) visa in that the application must be made at an address specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing (by posting, delivering by courier, or otherwise by hand) or by faxing the application to a fax number specified in the Instrument.
5. In addition, for Subclass 402 visa the class of persons is who must apply at the specified addresses and fax numbers are also required to be specified in an Instrument. Accordingly, this Instrument operates to specify the relevant addresses and fax numbers for making an application for one of these visas and, for the Subclass 402 visa, the classes of persons that must apply at the specified addresses or use the specified fax numbers or apply outside Australia.
6. Under 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.
7. The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 17132).
8. 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.
9. The Instrument IMMI 14/084 commences on 6 October 2014.