EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

POST OFFICE BOX AND COURIER ADDRESSES

(Paragraph 1222(3)(aa))

1. This Instrument is made under paragraph 1222(3)(aa) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations).

2.                  The Instrument revokes the Gazette Notice signed on 4 July 2003 and published in GN31 of 6 August 2003.

3.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to specify addresses where applications for Student (subclasses 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576 and 580) visas must be posted or hand delivered by courier.

4.                  The Instrument operates to specify addresses where applications for Student Visas must be posted or delivered in order to make a valid application.

5.                   Pursuant to subsection 18(1) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 consultation was not necessary.  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 17132).

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 commences on 28 July 2014.