Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01283:clause:1_306ae
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01283
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 306AE
Character Range: 34146–35376

306AE  Registered migration agent may make submissions

 (1) If the Minister is considering referring a registered migration agent to the Migration Agents Registration Authority under section 306AC, the Minister must give the agent a written notice:
 (a) stating that the Minister is considering making such a decision and the reasons for it; and
 (b) inviting the agent to make a written submission to the Minister:
 (i) on the reasons for the agent having a high visa refusal rate in relation to the class of visa concerned; and
 (ia) on the disciplinary action that may be taken against the agent if the Minister decides to refer the agent; and
 (ii) on any other matter the agent considers relevant; and
 (c) stating that any submission must be made within the period (the objection period) of 21 days after the notice is given.

Extension

 (2) Before the end of the objection period, the agent may, by notice in writing, request an extension of that period.

 (3) The Minister must grant an extension of 14 days if the notice contains reasons for the request.

Minister to consider any submission

 (4) The Minister must consider any written submission received within the objection period (or that period as extended).