{"id":"F2008L04451","name":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification of Addresses - IMMI 08/101","slug":"migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-addresses-immi-08-101","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":76447,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L04451-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification of Addresses - IMMI 08/101","content":"![](image.001.png)  \n\nCommonwealth of Australia\n\nMigration Regulations 1994\n\nSPECIFICATION OF ADDRESSES\n\n(SUBPARAGRAPHS 1205(3)(ba)(i), (ii) AND (iii))\n\nI, CHRIS EVANS, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, acting under subparagraphs 1205(3)(ba)(i), (ii) and (iii) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’) hereby:\n\n1.  SPECIFY the following post office box address for the purposes of subparagraph 1205(3)(ba)(i) of the Regulations:\n\nDIAC Hobart Special Program Processing Centre\n\nGPO Box 794\n\nHOBART TAS 7001\n\n2. SPECIFY the following address for the purposes of subparagraph 1205(3)(ba)(ii) of the Regulations:\n\nDIAC Hobart Special Program Processing Centre\n\nLevel 14\n\n188 Collins Street\n\nHOBART TAS 7000\n\n3. SPECIFY the following address for the purposes of subparagraph 1205(3)(ba)(iii) of the Regulations:\n\nFax: 61 3 6220 4029\n\n  \n\nThis instrument, IMMI 08/101, commences on 5 December 2008.\n\nDated 19 November 2008\n\nCHRIS EVANS\n\nMinister for Immigration and Citizenship\n\n\\[NOTE: Paragraph 1205(3)(ba) of the Regulations provides that an application by a person seeking to meet the criteria for the grant of a Subclass 416 (Special Program) visa must be made by posting the application (with the correct pre-paid postage) to the post office box address specified in a Gazette Notice for subparagraph 1205(3)(ba)(i), having the application delivered by a courier service to the address specified in a Gazette Notice for subparagraph 1205(3)(ba)(ii), or having the application sent by facsimile to the address specified in a Gazette Notice for subparagraph 1205(3)(ba)(iii).\\]","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":1340},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument performs the precise function authorised by the parent regulation (subparagraphs 1205(3)(ba)(i)-(iii)): specifying the postal, courier, and fax addresses for lodging Subclass 416 visa applications. It remains strictly within this narrow administrative scope."},"complexity_factors":["Only three substantive provisions, each specifying a single address","No defined terms, no interpretation section, and no conditional logic","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling power","Purely administrative content (contact details) with no policy discretion or exceptions"],"plain_english_summary":"This document tells people exactly where to send their application for a **Special Program visa (Subclass 416)** — a visa that lets people come to Australia to take part in approved cultural or social programs.\n\nIf you want to apply, you must send your paperwork to one of these three addresses in Hobart, depending on your delivery method:\n\n*   **By regular post:** DIAC Hobart Special Program Processing Centre, GPO Box 794, Hobart TAS 7001\n*   **By courier/delivery service:** Level 14, 188 Collins Street, Hobart TAS 7000  \n*   **By fax:** 61 3 6220 4029\n\n**Why this matters:** If you send your application to the wrong address or fax number, it might not be considered validly lodged (submitted), which could delay your visa or cause it to be refused."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-addresses-immi-08-101","history":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-addresses-immi-08-101/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-addresses-immi-08-101/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-addresses-immi-08-101/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-addresses-immi-08-101/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-addresses-immi-08-101/documents"}}