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Section 320 — Minister may delegate powers and functions

Migration Act 1958 s 320 Australia Compilation: 18 May 2026 Verified: 2026-05-23

Text of provision

(1) The Minister may delegate any of the powers or functions given to the Migration Agents Registration Authority under this Part to an APS employee in the Department.

Note: See section 315 (Migration Agents Registration Authority—nature, powers and functions).

(2) A delegation must be in writing signed by the Minister.

(3) If the Minister delegates a power or function of the Migration Agents Registration Authority, the Minister may disclose to the delegate personal information to help the delegate exercise the power or perform the function.

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