EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

POSTAL AND COURIER DELIVERY ADDRESSES FOR

DISTINGUISHED TALENT VISAS & SPECIAL ELIGIBILITY VISAS

(REGULATIONS 1112(3)(a), 1113(3)(aa) AND 1118A(3)(a))

1. This Instrument is made under Paragraphs 1112(3)(a), 1113(3)(aa) and 1118A(3)(a) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).

2.                  Paragraphs 1112(3)(a) and 1113(3)(aa) of the Regulations provide that applications for Distinguished Talent (Class AL and Class BX) visas must be made by posting the application (with the correct pre-paid postage) to the post office box address specified in a Gazette Notice, or by having the application delivered by a courier service to the address specified in a Gazette Notice.

3.                  Paragraph 1118A(3)(a) of the Regulations provide that applications for Special Eligibility Class CB visas must be made by posting the application (with the correct pre-paid postage) to the post office box address specified in an instrument in writing, or by having the application delivered by a courier service to the address specified in an instrument in writing.

4.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to specify addresses where applications for Distinguished Talent visas and Special Eligibility visas must be posted or delivered by courier.

5.                  The effect of the Instrument is to specify an address for DIAC in Perth, Western Australia.

6.                  Consultation was unnecessary as, under section 18(1) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003, the Instrument is of a minor or machinery nature and does not substantially alter existing arrangements.

7.                  The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 12313).

8.                  The Instrument, IMMI 11/015, commences on 2 April 2011.