{"id":"F2011L00491","name":"Migration Regulations 1994 - Specification under subregulation 2.09(3) - Specification of Telephone Number and Times for Oral Applications for a Resident Return Visa - IMMI 11/018","slug":"migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-subregulation-2-09-3-specification-of-telephone-numbe","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":85929,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2011L00491-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Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Commonwealth of Australia","sectionType":"part","heading":"Commonwealth of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 TELEPHONE NUMBER AND TIMES FOR ORAL APPLICATIONS FOR A RESIDENT RETURN VISA\n\n(SUBREGULATION 2.09(3))\n\nI, CHRIS BOWEN, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, acting under subregulation 2.09(3) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’):\n\n1. SPECIFY for the purposes of subregulation 2.09(3)(a) of Part 2, Division 2.2 to the Regulations the following telephone number:\n\n131 881.\n\n3. SPECIFY for the purposes of subregulation 2.09(3)(b)[](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 Part 2, Division 2.2 to the Regulations the following times:\n\n8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.\n\nThis Instrument, number IMMI 11/018, commences on 2 April 2011.\n\nDated 17 March 2011\n\nCHRIS BOWEN\n\nMinister for Immigration and Citizenship\n\n\\[NOTE 1: Subregulation 2.09(3) provides that an oral application for a Return (Residence) (Class BB) visa may be made using a specified telephone number and during times specified by the Minister\n\nNOTE 2:. Section 37 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 provides that where in an Act any reference to time occurs, such time shall, unless it is otherwise specifically stated, be deemed in each State or part of the Commonwealth to mean the standard or legal time in that State or part of the Commonwealth. This definition is adopted in accordance with Paragraph 13(1)(a) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 which provides that the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 applies to any legislative instrument so made as if it were an Act and as if each provision of the legislative instrument were a section of an Act.\\]","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":2022},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument operates strictly within the boundaries of subregulation 2.09(3) of the Migration Regulations 1994, which expressly authorises the Minister to specify telephone numbers and times for oral applications. There is no expansion beyond the original delegated authority."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short instrument containing only two operative provisions","No defined terms, interpretation section, or schedules","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Minimal cross-referencing (only cites the enabling subregulation 2.09(3))","Straightforward administrative specification with no substantive legal rules"],"plain_english_summary":"This document sets the phone number and business hours for permanent residents to apply for a **Resident Return Visa** by telephone.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Specifies the phone number **131 881** for making oral (verbal) visa applications\n- Sets operating hours as **8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday** (using the standard time in whichever state or territory the caller is located)\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Australian permanent residents who need to apply for a Resident Return Visa (the travel document required to re-enter Australia after going overseas)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis provides a quick, verbal alternative to paper or online applications. Eligible permanent residents can simply call during business hours to apply for their visa, which is particularly helpful for those who need urgent processing or have difficulty with written forms."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-subregulation-2-09-3-specification-of-telephone-numbe","history":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-subregulation-2-09-3-specification-of-telephone-numbe/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-subregulation-2-09-3-specification-of-telephone-numbe/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-subregulation-2-09-3-specification-of-telephone-numbe/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-subregulation-2-09-3-specification-of-telephone-numbe/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-regulations-1994-specification-under-subregulation-2-09-3-specification-of-telephone-numbe/documents"}}