Section 498 — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Exercise of powers under Act

(1) The powers conferred by or under this Act shall be exercised in accordance with any applicable regulations under this Act.

(2) Nothing in this section shall be taken to limit the operation of subsection 29(4).

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s 495B — Minister may substitute more favourable decisions for certain computer‑based decisions
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s 499 — Minister may give directions
s 500 — Review of decision
s 500AA — Applications generally cannot be made to the ART guidance and appeals panel

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