Commonwealth of Australia
Migration Act 1958
Migration Regulations 1994
SPECIFICATION OF POST OFFICE BOX ADDRESS AND ADDRESS FOR COURIER DELIVERY FOR THE PURPOSES OF PARAGRAPH 1130(3)(b) OF THE MIGRATION REGULATIONS 1994
I, PHILIP RUDDOCK, Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, acting under regulation 1.17 and paragraph 1130(3)(b) of the Migration Regulations 1994 ("the Regulations"):
- SPECIFY the following address as the post office box address for the purposes of subparagraph 1130(3)(b)(i):
Perth Offshore Parents Centre
Locked Bag 7
NORTHBRIDGE WA 6865
2. SPECIFY the following address as the address for delivery by a courier service for the purposes of subparagraph 1130(3)(b)(ii):
Perth Offshore Parents Centre
411 Wellington Street
PERTH WA 6000
This notice has effect on and from 27 June 2003.
Dated 23 June 2003.
PHILIP RUDDOCK
Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs
[NOTE 1: Gazette Notice is defined in regulation 1.03 to mean a notice in the Gazette by the Minister that is authorised by the Act; or a notice under regulation 1.17.
NOTE 2: Regulation 1.17 provides that 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 3: Paragraph 1130(3)(b) provides that if the applicant is not mentioned in paragraph 1130(3)(a), application 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 subparagraph 1130(3)(b)(i), or by having the application delivered by a courier service to the address specified in a Gazette Notice for subparagraph 1130(3)(b)(ii).]
Overview
The Migration Act 1958, administered by the Commonwealth Parliament, is the primary piece of legislation governing immigration and citizenship in Australia. To address the need for clear and accessible guidelines for the submission of certain migration applications, the Migration Regulations 1994 were introduced. These regulations provide detailed rules and procedures that supplement the Act. One such regulation, Paragraph 1130(3)(b), specifies the requirements for submitting applications by post or courier for certain applicants not covered under Paragraph 1130(3)(a). In response to this need, the "Specification of Post Office Box Address and Address for Courier Delivery for the Purposes of Paragraph 1130(3)(b) of the Migration Regulations 1994" legislative instrument was enacted, with effect from 27 June 2003. This legislative instrument, issued by Philip Ruddock, the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, specifies the addresses to which such applications must be posted or couriered, thereby ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements and facilitating the processing of these applications.
Scope and Application
The specified legislative instrument pertains to the Migration Act 1958 and the Migration Regulations 1994, addressing the designated post office box and courier delivery addresses for certain application submissions under paragraph 1130(3)(b) of the Regulations. This applies to individuals or entities that are required to submit applications by post or courier as outlined in the specific subparagraphs referenced. The addresses specified are for the Perth Offshore Parents Centre, indicating the physical and postal locations where such applications must be directed. This instrument operates within the jurisdictional reach of the Commonwealth of Australia, and its provisions are designed to ensure that applications are submitted to the correct locations as per the statutory requirements. There are no exclusions or exemptions mentioned in this notice, and its application is straightforward without the need for subordinate instruments to extend or restrict its scope.
Key Provisions
The legislative instrument specifies addresses for certain postal and courier delivery requirements related to the Migration Regulations 1994. Under section 1130(3)(b) of these Regulations, the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs has specified a post office box address and a courier delivery address for the Perth Offshore Parents Centre. This means that if an applicant who is not mentioned in section 1130(3)(a) wishes to submit an application, they must either post it to the specified post office box address, Perth Offshore Parents Centre, Locked Bag 7, Northbridge, WA 6865, or have it delivered by a courier service to the specified physical address, Perth Offshore Parents Centre, 411 Wellington Street, Perth, WA 6000.
The obligations imposed by this legislative instrument are primarily on applicants who are not mentioned in section 1130(3)(a) of the Migration Regulations. These applicants must ensure that their applications are sent to the correct addresses specified in the Gazette Notice. For postal applications, this involves sending the application to the post office box address with the correct pre-paid postage, while for courier delivery, the application must be delivered to the physical address specified. These requirements are intended to ensure that applications are received at the correct locations and can be processed efficiently.
Failure to comply with the specified addresses for application submissions could result in the application not being received or processed. While the legislative instrument does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, under the Migration Act 1958, failure to comply with regulations and requirements can lead to various civil and criminal consequences. These may include fines, imprisonment, or other penalties as determined by the relevant courts. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as other applicable laws.