Section 316 — Functions of Migration Agents Registration Authority

316 Functions of Migration Agents Registration Authority

(1) The functions of the Migration Agents Registration Authority are:

(a) to deal with registration applications in accordance with this Part; and

(b) to monitor the conduct of registered migration agents in their provision of immigration assistance; and

(c) to investigate complaints in relation to the provision of immigration assistance by registered migration agents; and

(d) to take appropriate disciplinary action against registered migration agents or former registered migration agents; and

(f) to inform the appropriate prosecuting authorities about apparent offences against this Part or Part 4; and

(g) to monitor the adequacy of any Code of Conduct; and

(h) such other functions as are conferred on the Authority by this Part.

(1A) In performing its function under paragraph (1)(c), the Authority may start, or complete, an investigation of a complaint about a person at a time when he or she is no longer a registered migration agent.

(1B) However, the Authority can investigate a complaint about a former registered migration agent only if the complaint is received within 12 months after he or she ceased to be a registered migration agent.