Consular Fees Act 1955
3Fees may be prescribed for consular acts
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3 Fees may be prescribed for consular acts
The regulations may provide for the imposition of fees, to be collected on behalf of the Commonwealth, for the performance, whether in Australia or elsewhere, of consular acts by: (a) an Australian Diplomatic Officer or an Australian Consular Officer; or (b) the person holding or acting in the office of Secretary of the Department or an officer of the Department acting with the authority of the Secretary; or (c) an employee of the Commonwealth authorised, in writing, by the Secretary of the Department; or (d) an employee of the Australian Trade and Investment Commission authorised, in writing, by the Secretary of the Department.