Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00376:reg:47:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00376
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 47 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 52174–53751

that the agreement of each client is not required for the increased cost to be incurred—at least one client covered by the agreement agrees in writing to incurring the increased cost, and any other conditions specified in the agreement are satisfied.
 (5) For the purposes of subparagraph (3)(b)(iii), this subsection is complied with if:
 (a) each client covered by the service agreement agrees in writing to the disbursement; or
 (b) both:
 (i) the agreement provides that the agreement of each client is not required for the disbursement; and
 (ii) at least one client covered by the agreement agrees in writing to the disbursement and any other conditions specified in the agreement are satisfied.
 (6) For the purposes of subparagraph (1)(b)(i), and despite anything in the service agreement, a client must not be charged, for a disbursement in relation to work or services provided under the agreement, more than:
 (a) if the amount of the disbursement is known at the time the client is charged—the actual amount of the disbursement; or
 (b) otherwise—a reasonable estimate of the amount of the disbursement.

Refund of excess charged
 (7) If:
 (a) a client is charged for a disbursement in relation to work or services performed under a service agreement; and
 (b) a responsible migration agent in relation to the agreement becomes aware that the amount charged was greater than the actual amount of the disbursement (including because of any refunds);
the responsible migration agent must ensure that the excess is refunded to the client in accordance with section 52.