Retrospective validating legislation such as the Migration Amendment (Aggregate Sentences) Act 2023 (Cth) is constitutionally valid, and s 3B of the Migration Act provides just terms for any acquisition of property resulting from such legislation; however, applicants whose visa cancellation decisions were validated may still pursue judicial review on grounds other than the aggregate sentence point.
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