EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
PLACES AND CURRENCIES FOR PAYING OF FEES
(PARAGRAPHS 5.36(1)(a) AND 5.36(1)(b))
- This Instrument is made under paragraphs 5.36(1)(a) and 5.36(1)(b) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’). This Instrument revokes Instrument number IMMI 10/021 signed on 1 June 2010.
2. Subregulation 5.36(1) of the Regulations provides that payment of a fee, other than a visa application charge mentioned in subregulation (3A), must be made:
(a) in a place, being Australia or a foreign country, that is specified for the purposes of the paragraph by Gazette Notice; and
(b) in a currency that is specified for the purposes of the paragraph by Gazette Notice as a currency in which a fee may be paid in that place.
3. The purpose of the Instrument is to specify a place and the relevant currency to use when paying a visa application charge when applying in a foreign country for a visa to enter Australia.
4. The Instrument operates to specify the places in which payment of a fee must be made and the currency in which a fee may be paid in that place.
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. A Preliminary Assessment for this proposed change has been sent to the Office of Best Practice Regulation, and they have advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required because there is little or no compliance cost on business and no other impacts on business and individuals or on the economy or on competition. (Reference Number: 12042).
7. The Instrument, IMMI 10/066, commences on 1 January 2011.