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Section 339 — Conclusive certificates

Migration Act 1958 s 339 Australia Compilation: 18 May 2026 Verified: 2026-05-23

Text of provision

The Minister may issue a conclusive certificate in relation to a decision if the Minister believes that:

(a) it would be contrary to the national interest to change the decision; or

(b) it would be contrary to the national interest for the decision to be reviewed.

Note: If the Minister issues a conclusive certificate in relation to a decision, the decision is not a reviewable migration decision (see paragraph 338(1)(a)) or a reviewable protection decision (see paragraph 338A(2)(a)).

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