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))

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.                  The Instrument revokes IMMI 13/042 Postal and Courier Delivery Addresses for Distinguished Talent Visas and Special Eligibility Visas (F2013L00552).

3.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to specify addresses where applicants must post or have delivered by courier service applications for a Distinguished Talent (Class AL and Class BX) and Special Eligibility (Class CB) visas.

4.                  The Instrument operates to specify an address for the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) 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.

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.                  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.

7.                  The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 17132).

8.                  The Instrument, IMMI 14/066, commences on 28 July 2014.