EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

Migration Act 1958

CLASSES OF PERSONS 2015

(Paragraphs 050.613A(1)(b) and 051.611A(1)(c))

1.                  This Instrument is made under paragraphs 050.613A(1)(b) and 051.611A(1)(c) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations).

2.                  The Instrument revokes IMMI 12/114 Classes of Persons (F2012L02201) signed on 20 November 2012.

3.                  The purpose of the Instrument is to give, in addition to other listed visa applicants, Temporary Protection visa applicants granted a Bridging E (Class WE) visa, permission to work.

4.                  The Instrument operates to give permission to work to applicants for a Bridging E (Class WE) visa (Subclass 050 or Subclass 051) who meet clause 050.613A or clause 051.611A and who have, at any time, been granted a Bridging E (Class WE) visa (subclass 050 or 051) under s 195A of the Migration Act 1958.

5.         Pursuant to subsection 18(1) 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.         Under subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, where an Act confers a power to make, grant or issue any instrument of a legislative or administrative character, the power shall be construed as including a power exercisable in the like manner and subject to the like conditions, revoke any such instrument.

7.         The Office of Best Practice Regulation has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 18316).

8.         Under section 44 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003, the Instrument is exempt from disallowance and therefore a Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights is not required.

9.         The Instrument commences on the day after registration on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments.