EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Migration Regulations 1994
SPECIFIED PLACE
(Subparagraph 2.04(3)(b)(ii) and Sub-subparagraph 2.08AC(4)(a)(ii)(B))
- This Instrument is made under subparagraph 2.04(3)(b)(ii) and sub-subparagraph 2.08AC(4)(a)(ii)(B) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).
2. Subparagraph 2.04(3)(b)(ii) provides that a personal identifier is to be provided at a place specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing. This relates to the provision of personal identifiers for the purposes of paragraph 40(3)(a) and subsection 40(5) of the Migration Act 1958 (‘the Act’) in relation to circumstances for granting visas.
3. Sub-subparagraph 2.08AC(4)(a)(ii)(B) provides that a personal identifier is to be provided at a place specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing. Subregulation 2.08AC(4) relates to the provision of personal identifiers for the purposes of subsection 46(2C) of the Act in relation to valid visa applications.
4. The purpose of the Instrument is to update the address in Abu Dhabi at which personal identifiers may be provided.
5. The effect of the Instrument is to specify places in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nigeria, Sultanate of Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates and Zimbabwe where an applicant is to provide personal identifiers. The personal identifiers are to be provided when required by an officer, for the purpose of assessing the validity of a visa application under sub-subparagraph 2.08AC(4)(a)(ii)(B) and for circumstances in which a visa may be granted under subparagraph 2.04(3)(b)(ii).
6. Consultation was not necessary as, under subsection 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. 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 12114).
9. The Instrument, IMMI 13/111, commences on 25 August 2013.