EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

POST OFFICE BOX, COURIER ADDRESS AND FACSIMILE NUMBER

(Subparagraphs 1214A(3)(a)(i), 1214A(3)(a)(ii) and 1214A(3)(a)(iii))

1. This Instrument is made under subparagraphs 1214A(3)(a)(i), 1214A(3)(a)(ii) and 1214A(3)(a)(iii) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).

2.                  Subparagraphs 1214A(3)(a)(i), 1214A(3)(a)(ii) and 1214A(3)(a)(iii) provide that an application must be made by posting the application (with the correct pre-paid postage) to the post office address specified, deliver by courier service or otherwise by hand to the address specified or by faxing the application to the to the fax number specified in the Instrument.

3.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to specify the relevant addresses for posted applications and applications delivered by courier, by hand, or transmitted by facsimile in relation to the Subclass 602 (Medical Treatment) visa.

4. The instrument operates to specify addresses relating to certain visas applications.  One of the requirements for making a valid application for a Subclass 602 (Medical Treatment) visa is that the application must be made at an address specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing (by posting, delivering by courier, or otherwise by hand) or by faxing the application to a fax number specified in the instrument.

5. Consultation was undertaken before the instrument was made as follows:

• 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 12254).

7. Under section 44 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 the Instrument is exempt from disallowance and therefore a Human Rights Statement of Compatibility is not required.

8. The instrument IMMI 13/001 commences on 23 March 2012, immediately after the commencement of Migration Amendment Regulation (No. 1).