Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification under paragraph 6C76(b) - Educational Qualifications - June 2011

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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

 

Migration Regulations 1994

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

(PARAGRAPH 6C76(b))

 

  1. This Instrument is made under paragraph 6C76(b) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).

 

2.                  Paragraph 6C76(b) of the Regulations provides that the Minister must be satisfied that a doctorate or bachelor degree is of a recognised standard and has been recognised by another body, specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing.

 

3.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to specify organisations who are suitable to assess educational qualifications relating to applications for Skilled (Migrant) (Class VE), Skilled (Provisional) (Class VC), Skilled (Provisional) (Class) VF) and Skilled (Residence) (Class VB) visas.

 

4.                  The instrument operates to provide for applicants who are claiming points for higher qualifications unrelated to their skilled occupation to have their qualifications assessed by VETASSESS.

 

5. Consultation was undertaken with VETASSESS in relation to overseas educational qualification assessments.

 

6. The Office of Best Practice Regulation was consulted in relation to the new points test and has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 11343).

 

7. This Instrument number IMMI 11/037, commences on 1 July 2011, immediately after the commencement of Migration Amendment Regulations 2011 (No. 3).

 

 

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