Section 481 — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Operation etc. of decision

The making of an application referred to in section 477 or 477A does not:

(a) affect the operation of the decision; or

(b) prevent the taking of action to implement the decision; or

(c) prevent the taking of action in reliance on the making of the decision.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 26 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 478 — Persons who may make application
s 479 — Parties to review
s 480 — Intervention by Attorney‑General
s 482 — Changing person holding, or performing the duties of, an office
s 484 — Exclusive jurisdiction of High Court, Federal Court and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)
s 486A — Time limit on applications to the High Court for judicial review

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