EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
PAYMENT OF VISA APPLICATION CHARGES AND FEES IN
FOREIGN CURRENCIES
(PARAGRAPH 5.36(1A)(a))
- This Instrument is made under paragraph 5.36(1A)(a) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).
2. Paragraph 5.36(1A)(a) of the Regulations provides that if the currency in which the amount is to be paid is a currency for which an amount corresponding to the amount of the fee in Australian dollars is specified for the purposes of this paragraph by Gazette Notice, in accordance with the amount specified in the Gazette Notice that corresponds to the amount of the fee in Australian dollars.
3. The purpose of the Instrument is to specify amounts paid in Nigerian Naira to be paid in respect of a visa application charge when applying for a visa to enter Australia.
4. The Instrument operates to specify the conversion from Australian Dollars, into amounts payable for fees, in Nigerian Naira. Fee means an instalment of visa application charge or an amount of visa evidence charge or a fee payable under the Regulations.
5. Consultation was not necessary 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. The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference: 2012/ 14363).
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 13/024, commences on the day after the date of registration.