EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

ORGANISATIONS THAT MAY SPONSOR SHORT STAY BUSINESS VISITORS

(REGULATION 459.214(c))

1. This Instrument is made under Regulation 1.17 and Paragraph 459.214(c) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).

2.                  Regulation 1.17 is the general power to specify matters by way of Gazette Notice and paragraph 459.214(c) of the Regulations provides that the Minister may specify an organisation by Gazette Notice who can sponsor short stay business visitors.

3.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to broaden the sponsorship base of eligible sponsoring organisations.

4.                  The Instrument operates to add Qantas Limited, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Incorporated, Masters of Stone Pty Ltd, ARRB Group Ltd, Australian – Filipino Chamber of Commerce (QLD) Inc, GHD Pty Ltd, Australia Fidofine Investment Pty Ltd, Islamic Society of Algester Inc, Connell Wagner Pty Ltd and WorkPac Pty Ltd to the list of organisations that may sponsor short stay business visitors to come to Australia to undertake genuine business-related activities.

5. As this Instrument is likely to have a direct, or substantial indirect, effect on business, consultation was undertaken with Qantas Limited, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Incorporated, Masters of Stone Pty Ltd, ARRB Group Ltd, Australian – Filipino Chamber of Commerce (QLD) Inc, GHD Pty Ltd, Australia Fidofine Investment Pty Ltd, Islamic Society of Algester Inc, Connell Wagner Pty Ltd and WorkPac Pty Ltd.

6. The Instrument, IMMI 06/029, commences on the day after it is registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments.