Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01183:clause:1_140r
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01183
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 140R
Character Range: 12599–13375

140R  Joint and several liability for debts

 (1) This section applies if:
 (a) an approved sponsor for a temporary visa is bound by an undertaking to pay debts of another person (the primary debtor) that are of a kind specified in the undertaking; or
 (b) a person who is no longer an approved sponsor for a temporary visa remains bound by an undertaking to pay debts of another person (the primary debtor) that are of a kind specified in the undertaking.

 (2) The person bound by the undertaking is jointly and severally liable to pay the debts with the primary debtor.

 (3) Without limiting any other provision of this Act, debts payable to a person under the undertaking may be recovered by the person as a debt due to the person in a court of competent jurisdiction.