Section 140GMigration Act 1958 (Cth)

Terms of approval

(1) An approval as a work sponsor or family sponsor may be on terms specified in the approval.

(2) The terms must be of a kind prescribed by the regulations.

Note: The following are examples of the kinds of terms that might be set out in the regulations:

(a) the number of people whom the approved sponsor may sponsor under the approval;

(b) the duration of the approval.

(3) An actual term may be prescribed by the regulations.

(4) Different kinds of terms may be prescribed for:

(a) different kinds of visa (however described); and

(b) different classes in relation to which a person may be approved as a work sponsor or family sponsor.

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