{"id":"F2009L01640","name":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification of Addresses - IMMI 09/034","slug":"migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-addresses-immi-09-034","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":78434,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L01640-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Commonwealth of Australia","sectionType":"part","heading":"Commonwealth of Australia","content":"# Commonwealth of Australia","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Migration Regulations 1994","sectionType":"section","heading":"Migration Regulations 1994","content":"##### Migration Regulations 1994\n\nSPECIFICATION OF ADDRESSES\n\n(PARAGRAPH 1211(3)(ab))\n\nI, CHRIS EVANS, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, acting under paragraph 1211(3)(ab), of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’):\n\n1. REVOKE Instrument number IMMI 09/003, signed on 26 February 2009, specifying post office address and courier delivery for applications for the purposes of paragraph 1211(3)(ab) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations.\n\n2. SPECIFY for the purposes of subparagraph 1211(3)(ab)(i) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations the following address:\n\nDepartment of Immigration and Citizenship\n\nACT and Regions Office\n\nGPO BOX 717\n\nCANBERRA ACT 2601\n\nAUSTRALIA\n\n3. SPECIFY for the purposes of subparagraph 1211(3)(ab)(ii)[](http://immibelweh03/NXT/gateway.dll?f=id$id=legend_current_mr%3Ar%3A0000000000028b3$cid=legend_current_mr$t=document-frame.htm$an=JD_12274034140d4140ii41$3.0#JD_12274034140d4140ii41) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations the following address:\n\nDepartment of Immigration and Citizenship\n\nACT and Regions Office\n\n3 Lonsdale Street\n\nBRADDON ACT 2612\n\nAUSTRALIA\n\n  \n\nThis Instrument (IMMI 09/034) takes effect on 1 July 2009.\n\nDated 27 April 2009\n\nCHRIS EVANS\n\nMinister for Immigration and Citizenship\n\n\\[NOTE: Paragraph 1211(3)(ab) provides that an application for an Extended Eligibility (Temporary) (Class TK) visa by an applicant in Australia 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 the purposes of subparagraph 1211(3)(ab)(i), or by having the application delivered by a courier service to the address specified in a Gazette Notice for the purposes of subparagraph 1211(3)(ab)(ii).\\]","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":2225},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument performs the identical function to its predecessor (IMMI 09/003)—specifying postal and courier addresses for visa applications—merely updating the street address and PO Box details without expanding the regulatory scope, adding new requirements, or affecting new classes of persons."},"complexity_factors":["Document contains only three operative paragraphs","No defined terms or interpretation section","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Single administrative purpose (updating addresses)"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument tells visa applicants **where to physically send their application forms** for a specific temporary visa (the Extended Eligibility Temporary visa, also called Class TK).\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Replaces** the previous mailing instructions from February 2009\n- **Specifies two addresses** for the Department of Immigration in Canberra:\n  - **For regular post:** GPO Box 717, Canberra ACT 2601\n  - **For courier delivery:** 3 Lonsdale Street, Braddon ACT 2612\n\n**Who it affects:**\nPeople already in Australia who are applying for an Extended Eligibility Temporary visa.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nIf you use the wrong address or send a courier delivery to the PO Box (or vice versa), your visa application might not be accepted. This ensures your paperwork reaches the right office using the correct delivery method.\n\nThis is purely administrative—it updates the postal details without changing any rules about who qualifies for the visa or how decisions are made."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-addresses-immi-09-034","history":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-addresses-immi-09-034/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-addresses-immi-09-034/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-addresses-immi-09-034/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-addresses-immi-09-034/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-of-addresses-immi-09-034/documents"}}