EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
POSTAL AND COURIER DELIVERY ADDRESSES FOR
DISTINGUISHED TALENT VISAS AND SPECIAL ELIGIBILITY VISAS
(Paragraphs 1112(3)(a), 1113(3)(aa) and 1118A(3)(a))
- 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 provides 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 (Class AL and Class BX) and Special Eligibility (Class CB) visas must be posted or delivered by courier.
5. The effect of the Instrument is to specify an address for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) in Adelaide, South Australia for Distinguished Talent (Class AL and Class BX) visas and an address in Perth, Western Australia for Special Eligibility (Class CB) visas in order to make a valid application.
6. Consultation was unnecessary as, under section 18 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003, the Instrument is of a minor or machinery nature and does not substantially alter existing arrangements.
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 Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 14734).
9. The Instrument, IMMI 13/042, commences on 13 April 2013.