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Section 482 — Changing person holding, or performing the duties of, an office

Migration Act 1958 s 482 Australia Compilation: 18 May 2026 Verified: 2026-05-23

Text of provision

If:

(a) a person has, in the performance of the duties of an office, made a migration decision; and

(b) the person no longer holds, or, for whatever reason, is not performing the duties of, that office; this Part has effect as if the decision had been made by:

(c) the person for the time being holding or performing the duties of that office; or

(d) if there is no person for the time being holding or performing the duties of that office or that office no longer exists—such person as the Minister specifies.

Plain English

Practical effect

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