EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

STATES AND TERRITORIES WITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS

(PARAGRAPHS 134.222C(2)(a), 139.226(b), 496.226(b), 863.226(b), 882.225(b), 6B34(a) and (b) and 6B101(f) and SUBPARAGRAPHS 475.214(b)(i) and (c)(i), 487.215(b)(i) and (c)(i), and 487.224(b)(i) and (c)(i))

1. This Instrument revokes instrument number IMMI 07/054, signed on 28 August 2007.
2. Instrument number IMMI 07/054 specified the States or Territories in which arrangements are established for suitable English-language training made for the purposes of paragraphs 134.222C(2)(a), 139.226(b), subparagraphs 475.214(b)(i) and (c)(i), 487.215(b)(i) and (c)(i), 487.224(b)(i) and (c)(i), and paragraphs 496.226(b), 863.226(b) and 882.225(b) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations and paragraphs 6B34(a) and (b) and 6B101(f) of Part 6B of the Migration Regulations 1994.
3. Instrument number IMMI 09/078 effectively replaces instrument IMMI 07/054 by specifying the States and Territories in which arrangements are established for suitable English-language training for certain GSM visa applicants.

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

5. This Instrument, IMMI 09/072, commences on 30 June 2009 at 23:59.

6. This Instrument, IMMI 09/072, does not apply in relation to an application for a visa made on or before 23:59 on 30 June 2009.