EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
PLACES AND CURRENCIES FOR PAYING OF FEES 2015
(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)
2. The Instrument revokes IMMI 14/102 (F2014L01413) signed on 17 October 2014.
3. The purpose of the Instrument is to specify a place, (Australia or a foreign country), and the relevant currency to use when paying a fee when applying in that place 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 is unnecessary 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 17737).
7. 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.
8. The Instrument, IMMI 15/002, commences on 1 January 2015.