EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

                                            Migration Regulations 1994

SPECIFICATION OF ADDRESSES

(SUBPARAGRAPH 2.84(2)(b)(i))
 

1. This Instrument is made under subparagraph 2.84(2)(b)(i) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’).

2.                  Regulation 2.84 of Part 2A to the Regulations sets out an obligation which applies to a person who is or was approved as a sponsor to provide information to Immigration when certain events occur.

3.                  Subparagraph 2.84(2)(b)(i) provides that the person must provide the details of the event by registered post or electronic mail to an address specified by the Minister in an instrument in writing.

4.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to specify the relevant addresses to which details of a specified event must be provided.  A registered post and electronic mail address is specified for each State and Territory. 
 

5.                  Consultation was unnecessary as, under section 18(1) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003, the Instrument is of a minor or machinery nature and does not substantially alter existing arrangements.

6. The Instrument, IMMI 09/104, commences on 14 September 2009.