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StatuteImmigration Act 2009

Section 403 — Immigration Act 2009: Regulations in respect of refugee and protection matters

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403 Regulations in respect of refugee and protection matters Without limiting the generality of section 400 , regulations made under that section may, in relation to refugee and protection matters,— (a) specify the manner in which any claim, appeal, or application is to be made: (b) provide for the manner of service of notices and documents, which may differ from the requirements of section 386 , and provide for when they will be treated as having been received: (c) provide for the availability and use of interpreters: (d) provide for matters relating to communications with claimants or other persons concerned: (e) specify the information that must be supplied to claimants or other persons concerned, including information concerning their rights and concerning procedures under Part 5 : (f) make provision for the representation of minors: (g) make provision for representation generally: (h) specify the circumstances in which interviews must be held and when they need not be held: (i) specify the periods, or minimum or maximum periods, within which or before or after which certain things must be done or may not be done: (j) specify the obligations of claimants or other persons concerned as to the provision of contact details, information, and documents: (k) specify the manner in which a claim or other matter may be withdrawn: (l) provide for any special matters relating to the handling of claims, appeals, or other matters when the claimant or other person concerned is in custody: (m) specify the procedures to be followed in relation to claims, appeals, and other matters not completed before the commencement of this section.

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