Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2008A00159:clause:1_49
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2008A00159
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 49
Character Range: 59706–60336

49  Pending applications

 If:
 (a) a person has applied for approval as a sponsor under section 140E of the old law; and
 (b) the person's application is not finally determined (within the meaning of subsection 5(9) of the Migration Act 1958) before the day on which this Schedule commences;
then:
 (c) the application is treated as if it had been made on the day on which this Schedule commences; and
 (d) if criteria prescribed under section 140E of the new law are satisfied—the Minister must approve the person as a sponsor in relation to one or more classes prescribed for the purpose of subsection 140E(2) of the new law.