Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01283:clause:1_311j
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01283
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 311J
Character Range: 62204–63517

311J  Former registered migration agent may make submissions

 (1) If the Minister is considering referring a former registered migration agent to the Migration Agents Registration Authority for disciplinary action, the Minister must give the former agent a written notice:
 (a) stating that the Minister is considering making such a decision and the reasons for it; and
 (b) inviting the former agent to make a written submission to the Minister:
 (i) on the reasons for the former agent having a high visa refusal rate in relation to the class of visa concerned; and
 (ia) on the period the former agent is to be barred from being a registered migration agent if the Minister decides to refer the former agent; and
 (ii) on any other matter the former 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 former 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).