EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

(Paragraph 2.12C(7)(a) and subregulation 2.12C(8))

VISAS ATTRACTING A NON-INTERNET APPLICATION CHARGE

1. This Instrument is made under paragraph 2.12C(7)(a) and subregulation 2.12C(8) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations).
2. Paragraph 2.12C(7)(a) of the Regulations provides that the Non-Internet application charge is payable by an applicant for a visa if the visa is specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this paragraph.
3. Subregulation 2.12C(8) of the Regulations provides that the Non-Internet application charge is not payable by an applicant in a circumstance specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this subregulation.
4. The purpose of the Instrument is to specify circumstances where the Non-Internet application charge is not payable for visas specified at paragraph 2.12C(7)(a).
5. The Instrument operates to specify circumstances where the Non-Internet application charge is not payable for applicants for specified visas.

6. In relation to the Visa Pricing Transformation (VPT) Programme, the department and stakeholders have been consulted and briefed on the VPT implementation milestones to date and plans for future implementation initiatives.

7. The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 16142).

8. 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.

9. The Instrument, IMMI 13/145, commences on 23 November 2013.