Commonwealth of Australia
Migration Regulations 1994
SPECIFICATION OF POST OFFICE BOX ADDRESS, ADDRESS FOR COURIER DELIVERY AND FACSIMILE DETAILS FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBREGULATION 1.20N(4) AND PARAGRAPH 1220B(3)(b) OF ITEM 1220B OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE MIGRATION REGULATIONS 1994
I, AMANDA VANSTONE, Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, acting under regulation 1.17 and subregulation 1.20N(4) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’) and paragraph 1220B(3)(b) of item 1220B of Schedule 1 to the Regulations:
- REVOKE the notice signed on 7 July 2003 specifying the post office box address, address for courier delivery and facsimile details for the purposes of subregulation 1.20N(6) of the Regulations and paragraph 1220B(3)(b) of Item 1220B of Schedule 1 to the Regulations; and
2. SPECIFY for the purposes of paragraph 1.20N(4)(a) and subparagraph 1220B(3)(b)(i) of the Regulations the following post office box address:
Hobart Professional Development Visa Processing Centre
GPO Box 1623
HOBART TAS 7001
3. SPECIFY for the purposes of paragraph 1.20N(4)(b) and subparagraph 1220B(3)(b)(ii) of the Regulations the following address:
Hobart Professional Development Visa Processing Centre
13th Floor, 188 Collins Street
HOBART TAS 7000
4. SPECIFY for the purposes of paragraph 1.20N(4)(c) and subparagraph 1220B(3)(b)(iii) the following address:
Fax: +61 3 6220 4029
This notice has effect on and from 1 July 2004.
Dated 17 June 2004.
AMANDA VANSTONE
Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs
[NOTE 1: Regulation 1.17 provides the Minister may, by notice published in the Gazette, specify matters required by individual provisions of the Regulations to be specified for the purposes of those provisions.
NOTE 2: Subregulation 1.20N(4) of the Regulations provides that an application for approval as an approved professional development sponsor must be made by posting the application (with the correct pre-paid postage) to the post office box address specified in a Gazette Notice for the purposes of paragraph 1.20N(4)(a), having the application delivered by a courier service to the address specified in a Gazette Notice for the purposes of paragraph 1.20N(4)(b) or by having the application sent by facsimile to the address specified in a Gazette Notice for the purposes of paragraph 1.20N(4)(c).
NOTE 3: Paragraph 1220B(3)(b) of Item 1220B of Schedule 1 to the Regulations provides that an application by a person seeking to satisfy the criteria for the grant of a Subclass 470 (Professional Development) visa must be made by posting the application (with the correct pre-paid postage) to the post office box address specified in a Gazette Notice for the purposes of paragraph 1220B(3)(b)(i), having the application delivered by a courier service to the address specified in a Gazette Notice for the purposes of paragraph 1220B(3)(b)(ii) or by having the application sent by facsimile to the address specified in a Gazette Notice for the purposes of paragraph 1220B(3)(b)(iii).]
Overview
The Commonwealth of Australia Migration Regulations 1994 were enacted to provide a framework for the administration of Australia's migration laws, ensuring that the country's immigration system is managed in an orderly and efficient manner. The legislation was introduced to address the need for clear and specific guidelines regarding the application processes for various visa categories, including the professional development visa. This legislative instrument, specified under the Migration Regulations 1994, is enacted by Amanda Vanstone, the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, acting under the authority provided by regulation 1.17 and subregulation 1.20N(4) of the Regulations. The policy objective is to streamline the application process for professional development visas by clearly defining the addresses and contact details for post office box submissions, courier deliveries, and facsimile communications, thereby facilitating efficient processing and communication with applicants.
Scope and Application
The Migration Regulations 1994, as specified in the legislative instrument F2006B00087, apply to individuals and entities seeking approval as an approved professional development sponsor or applying for a Subclass 470 (Professional Development) visa. These regulations outline the necessary addresses and communication details to which applications must be sent or delivered, ensuring that all submissions are directed to the correct location for processing. The geographic scope of these regulations is Commonwealth, as they pertain to the national framework for migration applications. The instrument specifies the addresses for the Hobart Professional Development Visa Processing Centre for various purposes, including post office box address, courier delivery address, and facsimile details, which must be adhered to for the applications to be processed correctly. There are no exclusions or exemptions mentioned in this specific legislative instrument, and the application of these regulations is not extended or restricted through subordinate instruments beyond the specified addresses.
Key Provisions
The legislative instrument in question pertains to the Migration Regulations 1994 and specifically addresses the specification of a post office box address, an address for courier delivery, and facsimile details for the purposes of subregulation 1.20N(4) and paragraph 1220B(3)(b) of Item 1220B of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994. This notice revokes a previous notice from 7 July 2003 and provides new specifications for the aforementioned addresses and details, effective from 1 July 2004.
The operative sections of this legislative instrument are subregulation 1.20N(4) and paragraph 1220B(3)(b) of Item 1220B. Under subregulation 1.20N(4), an application for approval as an approved professional development sponsor must be posted to the specified post office box address, delivered by courier to the specified address, or sent by facsimile to the specified number. Similarly, under paragraph 1220B(3)(b), an application by a person seeking to satisfy the criteria for the grant of a Subclass 470 (Professional Development) visa must follow the same submission protocols. The specified addresses and details are crucial for ensuring that applications are correctly routed and processed.
The obligations imposed by this legislation are primarily on applicants for professional development visas and their sponsors. Applicants and sponsors must ensure that their applications are submitted according to the specified methods: by post to the GPO Box address, by courier to the Collins Street address, or by facsimile to the provided number. These methods must be followed precisely to ensure that applications are received and processed correctly by the relevant authorities.
Failure to comply with the requirements specified in this legislative instrument may result in delays or rejections of visa applications. While the document does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, it is implied that adherence to the specified submission protocols is critical for the successful processing of visa applications. Given the context of migration regulations, non-compliance could potentially lead to administrative penalties or the denial of visa applications.