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Section 215 — Costs are debts due to the Commonwealth

Migration Act 1958 s 215 Australia Compilation: 18 May 2026 Verified: 2026-05-23

Text of provision

Without limiting any other provision of this Act, costs payable by a person to the Commonwealth under this Division may be recovered by the Commonwealth as a debt due to the Commonwealth in a court of competent jurisdiction.

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Practical effect

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