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Section 291 — Applicant must not be registered if registration refused in past

Migration Act 1958 s 291 Australia Compilation: 18 May 2026 Verified: 2026-05-23

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(1) An applicant must not be registered if he or she has been refused registration as a migration agent within 12 months before his or her application.

(2) To avoid doubt, this section applies to all applicants (not just first time applicants).

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