EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

ADDRESSES FOR SUPERYACHT CREW VISA APPLICATIONS

(PARAGRAPH 1227A(3)(d))

1. This Instrument, IMMI 09/020, is made under paragraph 1227A(3)(d) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).

2.                  Paragraph 1227A(3)(d) of Schedule 1 of the regulations provides that an application for a Superyacht Crew (Temporary) (Class UW) visa must be made:

 (i)    as an Internet application; or

 (ii) by posting the application (with the correct pre-paid postage) to the post office box address specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this subparagraph; or

 (iii) by having the application delivered by a courier service to the address specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this subparagraph; or

 (iv) by having the application sent by fax to the address specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing for this subparagraph.

3.                   Paragraph 1227A(3)(d) of the Regulations provides that an application for a Superyacht Crew (Temporary ) (Class UW) visa must be made as an internet application or as specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing.

4.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to specify the postal address, hand delivery address, or fax number, to which applications for a Superyacht Crew (Temporary ) (Class UW) visa must be sent.

5.                  The Instrument operates to update the fax number to which applications for this visa are to be sent for processing at the Brisbane Global Processing Centre .

6.                  Pursuant to section 18 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 consultation was not required as the amendment is of a minor and machinery nature.

7. The Instrument IMMI 09/020 commences on 15 May 2009.