EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

WORKING HOLIDAY VISA – POST OFFICE BOX ADDRESSES

(SUBPARAGRAPH 1225(3)(a)(i))

1. This Instrument is made under paragraph 1225(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).

2.                   Paragraph 1225(3)(a) of the Regulations provides that if an applicant has previously entered Australia on a Working Holiday visa, the application for this visa, using form 1150, should be sent to an address specified in the instrument in writing.

3.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to specify the address to which such applications for a Working Holiday visa using form 1150 must be sent.

4.                  The Instrument operates to provide that these applications for this visa are to be sent for processing to the Cairns post office box address. This reflects the relocation of second Working Holiday visa processing from the department’s office in Hobart to the Cairns office.

5.                  Pursuant to section 18 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 consultation was not necessary.  The Instrument is of a minor or machinery nature and does not substantially alter existing arrangements.

6. The Instrument, IMMI 09/018, commences on 15 May 2009.