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title: "Representations on a character notice under section 501 or a revocation request under section 501CA (Direction no. 123)"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/precedents/immigration-and-migration-law/response-to-notice-of-intention-to-cancel"
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id: "a30-response-to-notice-of-intention-to-cancel"
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ai_level: "red"
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law_stated_as_at: "2026-10-17"
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# Representations on a character notice under section 501 or a revocation request under section 501CA (Direction no. 123)

> Original structure for written representations responding to a notice of intention to consider refusal or cancellation under s 501, or seeking revocation of a mandatory cancellation under s 501CA, organised around…

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Law stated as at: 2026-10-17

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Original structure for written representations responding to a notice of intention to consider refusal or cancellation under s 501, or seeking revocation of a mandatory cancellation under s 501CA, organised around Direction no. 123 (from 31 October 2026).

## Key facts

- Kind: Letter. A letter or email you adapt and send.
- Practice area: [Immigration & Migration Law](https://ailawframework.com/precedents/immigration-and-migration-law.md)
- Jurisdictions: Australia
- AI level: Red. Keep AI out of the decisive steps. A lawyer does the work.
- Law stated as at: 2026-10-17
- Status: Maintained. Checked on 2026-10-17 against the 7 authorities it cites, for Australia.

## When to use it

Use when a client receives a character-related notice under s 501 or a s 501CA notice of mandatory cancellation. Confirm which Ministerial Direction applies at the date of decision: Direction no. 123 for decisions on or after 31 October 2026, Direction no. 110 before. Do not use for s 116 general cancellation notices without adapting it.

## How AI may be used

Lawyer or agent led. AI may table the notice, criminal history and sentencing material against the considerations in the applicable Direction, with the source document and date beside each fact, and list considerations with no evidence. It must not write the representations or the client's or witnesses' statements.

**AI may:**

- Extract from the service material the date the notice was given and the date particulars were given, for a person to check
- Table each fact from the notice, criminal history and sentencing remarks against the Direction's considerations, citing the document and page
- List considerations for which the file has no evidence yet

**AI must not:**

- Must not draft the representations, the client's statement or any support letter
- Must not characterise the seriousness of offending, risk of reoffending or the strength of ties
- Must not be relied on for which Direction applies, or for the deadline

**The lawyer checks:**

- Which Direction applies at the expected decision date, and whether the decision-maker is a delegate, the Tribunal or the Minister personally
- The deadline (28 days after notice and particulars for s 501CA under reg 2.52) is calculated and diarised by a person
- Every fact is supported by evidence, and non-refoulement claims are raised and evidenced where relevant
- Statements from the client and supporters are in their own words

## Authorities

- [Migration Act 1958 (Cth) s 501 (refusal or cancellation on character grounds)](https://www.legislation.gov.au/C1958A00062/latest/text)
- [Migration Act 1958 (Cth) s 501CA (revocation of mandatory cancellation)](https://www.legislation.gov.au/C1958A00062/latest/text)
- [Migration Act 1958 (Cth) s 499 (Ministerial directions)](https://www.legislation.gov.au/C1958A00062/latest/text)
- [Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth) reg 2.52 (time, form and content of s 501CA representations)](https://www.legislation.gov.au/F1996B03551/latest/text)
- Direction no. 123: Visa refusal and cancellation under section 501 and revocation of a mandatory cancellation of a visa under section 501CA (made 18 September 2026; commences 31 October 2026)
- [Direction no. 110 (applies to decisions made before 31 October 2026)](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/support-subsite/files/ministerial-direction-110.pdf)
- [Migration Act 1958 (Cth) ss 116, 119 to 121 (general cancellation procedure, for comparison)](https://www.legislation.gov.au/C1958A00062/latest/text)

## Full text and drafting notes

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*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*