Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2005A00141:clause:1_65a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2005A00141
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 65A
Character Range: 7527–8185

65A  Period within which Minister must make decision on protection visas

 (1) If an application for a protection visa:
 (a) was validly made under section 46; or
 (b) was remitted by any court or tribunal to the Minister for reconsideration;
then the Minister must make a decision under section 65 within 90 days starting on:
 (c) the day on which the application for the protection visa was made or remitted; or
 (d) in the circumstances prescribed by the regulations—the day prescribed by the regulations.

 (2) Failure to comply with this section does not affect the validity of a decision made under section 65 on an application for a protection visa.