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))
- 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 to the address specified or by faxing the application 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 or transmitted by facsimile in relation to the Subclass 602 (Medical Treatment) visa. It has been amended to account for an alteration to the specified facsimile number.
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 or delivering by courier) or by faxing the application to a fax number specified in the instrument.
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 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 13/051 commences on the day after registration on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments (FRLI).