Section 138 — Cancellation and revocation of cancellation of visas—how and when
CurrentPart 2—Arrival, presence and departure of persons · Division 3—Visas for non-citizens · Subdivision H—General provisions on cancellation · Migration Act 1958
C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171As in force on 4 June 2026
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Section 138 — Cancellation and revocation of cancellation of visas—how and when
138 Cancellation and revocation of cancellation of visas—how and when
(1) The following decisions are taken to be made by the Minister causing a record to be made of the decision:
(a) a decision to cancel a visa, or not to cancel a visa;
(b) a decision to revoke the cancellation of a visa, or not to revoke the cancellation of a visa.
(2) The record must state the day and time of its making.
(3) The decision is taken to have been made on the day and at the time the record is made.
(4) The Minister has no power to vary or revoke the decision after the day and time the record is made.
(5) Failure to comply with subsection (2) does not affect the validity of the decision or the operation of subsection (4).

