Regulation 2.46 — Time to respond to notice of cancellation (Act, s 129(1)(c))

2.46 Time to respond to notice of cancellation (Act, s 129(1)(c)) For the purposes of paragraph 129(1)(c) of the Act (which deals with response to cancellation of a visa), the following periods are prescribed:

(a) if the former holder of the visa is outside Australia when he or she is given a notice of the cancellation—28 days;

(b) if he or she is in Australia when he or she is given notice of the cancellation:

(i) if he or she wishes the cancellation to be reconsidered while he or she is in Australia—5 minutes; or

(ii) if he or she wishes the cancellation to be reconsidered while he or she is outside Australia, and he or she departs Australia as soon as possible after being given a notice of the cancellation—28 days;

beginning when the former holder of the visa is given a notice of the cancellation.