Contents

Part 1--Preliminary                                                                                                                1

1............ Short title [see Note 1] ....................................................................... 1

2............ Commencement [see Note 1] .............................................................. 1

3............ Repeal and savings .............................................................................. 1

3A......... Act not to apply so as to exceed Commonwealth power .................. 2

3B......... Compensation for acquisition of property ......................................... 3

4............ Object of Act ...................................................................................... 3

4AA...... Detention of minors a last resort ........................................................ 4

4A......... Application of the Criminal Code ...................................................... 4

5............ Interpretation ...................................................................................... 4

5A......... Meaning of personal identifier .......................................................... 25

5B......... When personal identifier taken not to have been provided .............. 26

5C......... Meaning of character concern .......................................................... 27

5D......... Limiting the types of identification tests that authorised officers may carry out    28

5E.......... Meaning of purported privative clause decision .............................. 28

6............ Effect of limited meaning of enter Australia etc. .............................. 28

7............ Act to extend to certain Territories .................................................. 29

7A......... Effect on executive power to protect Australia's borders ................ 29

8............ Certain resources installations to be part of Australia ..................... 29

9............ Certain sea installations to be part of Australia ............................... 30

10.......... Certain children taken to enter Australia at birth ............................. 30

11.......... Visa applicable to 2 or more persons ............................................... 30

12.......... Application of Part VA of the Marriage Act ................................... 31

Part 2--Control of arrival and presence of non‑citizens                                  32

Division 1--Immigration status                                                                             32

13.......... Lawful non‑citizens .......................................................................... 32

14.......... Unlawful non‑citizens ...................................................................... 32

15.......... Effect of cancellation of visa on status ............................................. 32

16.......... Removal of immigration rights of inhabitant of Protected Zone ...... 32

17.......... Pre‑cleared flights ............................................................................. 33

Division 2--Power to obtain information and documents about unlawful non‑citizens   34

18.......... Power to obtain information and documents about unlawful non‑citizens              34

19.......... Scales of expenses ............................................................................. 34

20.......... Reasonable compensation ................................................................. 34

21.......... Failure to comply with section 18 notice ......................................... 35

24.......... Information and documents that incriminate a person ..................... 35

25.......... Copies of documents ........................................................................ 36

26.......... Minister may retain documents ........................................................ 36

27.......... Division binds the Crown ................................................................. 36

Division 3--Visas for non‑citizens                                                                        37

Subdivision A--General provisions about visas                                                   37

28.......... Interpretation .................................................................................... 37

29.......... Visas ................................................................................................. 37

30.......... Kinds of visas ................................................................................... 38

31.......... Classes of visas ................................................................................. 38

32.......... Special category visas ....................................................................... 38

33.......... Special purpose visas ....................................................................... 39

34.......... Absorbed person visas ..................................................................... 42

35.......... Ex‑citizen visas ................................................................................. 42

36.......... Protection visas ................................................................................ 43

37.......... Bridging visas .................................................................................... 44

37A....... Temporary safe haven visas ............................................................. 44

38.......... Criminal justice visas ........................................................................ 45

38A....... Enforcement visas ............................................................................. 45

38B....... Maritime crew visas ......................................................................... 45

39.......... Criterion limiting number of visas .................................................... 46

40.......... Circumstances for granting visas ...................................................... 46

41.......... Conditions on visas .......................................................................... 49

42.......... Visa essential for travel ..................................................................... 49

43.......... Visa holders must usually enter at a port ......................................... 51

Subdivision AA--Applications for visas                                                                53

44.......... Extent of following Subdivisions ...................................................... 53

45.......... Application for visa .......................................................................... 53

45A....... Visa application charge ..................................................................... 53

45B....... Amount of visa application charge ................................................... 54

45C....... Regulations about visa application charge ........................................ 54

46.......... Valid visa application ....................................................................... 55

46A....... Visa applications by offshore entry persons ................................... 58

46B....... Visa applications by transitory persons .......................................... 59

47.......... Consideration of valid visa application ............................................ 60

48.......... Non‑citizen refused a visa or whose visa cancelled may only apply for particular visas        61

48A....... Non‑citizen refused a protection visa may not make further application for protection visa 61

48B....... Minister may determine that section 48A does not apply to non‑citizen               63

49.......... Withdrawal of visa application ......................................................... 64

50.......... Only new information to be considered in later protection visa applications          64

51.......... Order of consideration ...................................................................... 64

Subdivision AB--Code of procedure for dealing fairly, efficiently and quickly with visa applications            65

51A....... Exhaustive statement of natural justice hearing rule ......................... 65

52.......... Communication with Minister ......................................................... 65

54.......... Minister must have regard to all information in application ............ 66

55.......... Further information may be given .................................................... 66

56.......... Further information may be sought .................................................. 66

57.......... Certain information must be given to applicant ............................... 67

58.......... Invitation to give further information or comments ......................... 67

59.......... Interviews ......................................................................................... 68

60.......... Medical examination ......................................................................... 68

61.......... Prescribed periods ............................................................................ 69

62.......... Failure to receive information not require action .............................. 69

63.......... When decision about visa may be made ........................................... 70

64.......... Notice that visa application charge is payable ................................. 70

Subdivision AC--Grant of visas                                                                              71

65.......... Decision to grant or refuse to grant visa ........................................... 71

65A....... Period within which Minister must make decision on protection visas   72

66.......... Notification of decision .................................................................... 72

67.......... Way visa granted .............................................................................. 73

68.......... When visa is in effect ........................................................................ 73

69.......... Effect of compliance or non‑compliance .......................................... 74

Subdivision AE--Evidence of visas                                                                          74

70.......... Evidence of visa ................................................................................ 74

71.......... Ways of giving evidence ................................................................... 74

Subdivision AF--Bridging visas                                                                             74

72.......... Interpretation .................................................................................... 74

73.......... Bridging visas .................................................................................... 76

74.......... Further applications for bridging visa ............................................... 76

75.......... When eligible non‑citizen in immigration detention granted visa ...... 76

76.......... Bridging visa not affect visa applications ......................................... 77

Subdivision AG--Other provisions about visas                                                    77

77.......... Visas held during visa period ............................................................ 77

78.......... Children born in Australia ................................................................ 77

79.......... Effect on visa of leaving Australia .................................................... 78

80.......... Certain persons taken not to leave Australia .................................... 78

81.......... Extent of visa authority .................................................................... 78

82.......... When visas cease to be in effect ....................................................... 79

83.......... Certain persons taken to be included in spouse or parent's visa ..... 80

84.......... Minister may suspend processing of visa applications ................... 81

Subdivision AH--Limit on visas                                                                              81

85.......... Limit on visas ................................................................................... 81

86.......... Effect of limit .................................................................................... 82

87.......... Limit does not prevent visas for certain persons ............................. 82

87A....... Limit does not prevent the grant of visas to certain people who are unable to meet health or character requirements before the limit applies because of circumstances beyond their control   82

88.......... Limit does not affect processing of applications .............................. 83

89.......... Determination of limit not to mean failure to decide ........................ 83

90.......... Order of dealing with limited visas ................................................... 83

91.......... Order of dealing with visas ............................................................... 84

Subdivision AI--Safe third countries                                                                     84

91A....... Reason for Subdivision ..................................................................... 84

91B....... Interpretation .................................................................................... 84

91C....... Non‑citizens covered by Subdivision ............................................... 85

91D....... Safe third countries ........................................................................... 85

91E........ Non‑citizens to which this Subdivision applies unable to make valid applications for certain visas       86

91F........ Minister may determine that section 91E does not apply to non‑citizen                86

91G....... Applications made before regulations take effect ............................. 87

Subdivision AJ--Temporary safe haven visas                                                      89

91H....... Reason for this Subdivision .............................................................. 89

91J........ Non‑citizens to whom this Subdivision applies ............................... 89

91K....... Non‑citizens to whom this Subdivision applies are unable to make valid applications for certain visas                 89

91L........ Minister may determine that section 91K does not apply to a non‑citizen             89

Subdivision AK--Non‑citizens with access to protection from third countries   90

91M...... Reason for this Subdivision .............................................................. 90

91N....... Non‑citizens to whom this Subdivision applies ............................... 91

91P........ Non‑citizens to whom this Subdivision applies are unable to make valid applications for certain visas                 92

91Q....... Minister may determine that section 91P does not apply to a non‑citizen             93

Subdivision AL--Other provisions about protection visas                                 94

91R....... Persecution ....................................................................................... 94

91S........ Membership of a particular social group .......................................... 95

91T....... Non‑political crime ........................................................................... 95

91U....... Particularly serious crime ................................................................. 96

91V....... Verification of information ............................................................... 97

91W...... Documentary evidence of identity, nationality or citizenship ......... 99

91X....... Names of applicants for protection visas not to be published by the High Court, the Federal Court or the Federal Magistrates Court ........................................................................... 100

91Y....... Secretary's obligation to report to Minister ................................... 100

Subdivision B--The "points" system                                                                   103

92.......... Operation of Subdivision ................................................................ 103

93.......... Determination of applicant's score ................................................ 103

94.......... Initial application of "points" system ............................................ 103

95.......... Applications in pool ....................................................................... 104

95A....... Extension of period in pool ............................................................ 105

96.......... Minister may set pool mark and pass mark ................................... 105

Subdivision C--Visas based on incorrect information may be cancelled      106

97.......... Interpretation .................................................................................. 106

97A....... Exhaustive statement of natural justice hearing rule ....................... 106

98.......... Completion of visa application ...................................................... 106

99.......... Information is answer ..................................................................... 107

100........ Incorrect answers ............................................................................ 107

101........ Visa applications to be correct ....................................................... 107

102........ Passenger cards to be correct .......................................................... 107

103........ Bogus documents not to be given etc. ............................................ 107

104........ Changes in circumstances to be notified ......................................... 108

105........ Particulars of incorrect answers to be given ................................... 108

106........ Obligations to give etc. information is not affected by other sources of information               108

107........ Notice of incorrect applications ..................................................... 109

107A..... Possible non‑compliances in connection with a previous visa may be grounds for cancellation of current visa      110

108........ Decision about non‑compliance ...................................................... 110

109........ Cancellation of visa if information incorrect ................................... 111

110........ Cancellation provisions apply whatever source of knowledge of non‑compliance 111

111........ Cancellation provisions apply whether or not non‑compliance deliberate               111

112........ Action because of one non‑compliance not prevent action because of other non‑compliance                 111

113........ No cancellation if full disclosure ..................................................... 112

114........ Effect of setting aside decision to cancel visa ................................. 112

115........ Application of Subdivision ............................................................. 112

Subdivision D--Visas may be cancelled on certain grounds                           113

116........ Power to cancel ............................................................................... 113

117........ When visa may be cancelled ........................................................... 114

118........ Cancellation powers do not limit or affect each other .................... 114

Subdivision E--Procedure for cancelling visas under Subdivision D in or outside Australia          115

118A..... Exhaustive statement of natural justice hearing rule ....................... 115

119........ Notice of proposed cancellation ..................................................... 115

120........ Certain information must be given to visa holder ........................... 116

121........ Invitation to give comments etc. ..................................................... 116

122........ Prescribed periods .......................................................................... 117

123........ Failure to accept invitation not require action ................................ 118

124........ When decision about visa cancellation may be made ...................... 118

125........ Application of Subdivision to non‑citizen in immigration clearance 118

126........ Application of Subdivision to non‑citizen in questioning detention 118

127........ Notification of decision .................................................................. 119

Subdivision F--Other procedure for cancelling visas under Subdivision D outside Australia         119

127A..... Exhaustive statement of natural justice hearing rule ....................... 119

128........ Cancellation of visas of people outside Australia .......................... 120

129........ Notice of cancellation ..................................................................... 120

130........ Prescribed periods .......................................................................... 120

131........ Decision about revocation of cancellation ...................................... 121

132........ Notification of decision about revocation of cancellation ............... 121

133........ Effect of revocation of cancellation ................................................ 121

Subdivision G--Cancellation of business visas                                                  122

134........ Cancellation of business visas ........................................................ 122

135........ Representations concerning cancellation of business visa .............. 126

136........ Review of decisions ........................................................................ 127

137........ Provision of information--holders of business visas ..................... 127

Subdivision GA--Cancellation of approval as a business sponsor                  129

137A..... Definitions ...................................................................................... 129

137B..... Power of Minister to cancel approval as a business sponsor ........ 129

137C..... Non‑cancellation of approval because of one matter not to prevent cancellation of approval because of another matter ........................................................................................................ 129

137D..... Notice of decision ........................................................................... 130

137E...... What constitutes an appropriate address for delivery of notice of a decision          130

137F...... Effect of compliance ....................................................................... 131

137G..... Effect of setting aside decision to cancel approval ......................... 131

137H..... Provision of information--business sponsors ............................... 131

Subdivision GB--Automatic cancellation of student visas                               132

137J...... Non‑complying students may have their visas automatically cancelled   132

137K..... Applying for revocation of cancellation ......................................... 133

137L...... Dealing with the application ........................................................... 133

137M.... Notification of decision .................................................................. 134

137N..... Minister may revoke cancellation on his or her own initiative ....... 134

137P...... Effect of revocation ........................................................................ 135

Subdivision GC--Cancellation of regional sponsored employment visas      135

137Q..... Cancellation of regional sponsored employment visas ................... 135

137R..... Representations concerning cancellation etc. .................................. 136

137S...... Notice of cancellation ..................................................................... 137

137T..... Cancellation of other visas .............................................................. 137

Subdivision H--General provisions on cancellation                                          137

138........ Way visa cancelled or cancellation revoked .................................... 137

139........ Visas held by 2 or more .................................................................. 138

140........ Cancellation of visa results in other cancellation ............................ 138

Division 3A--Sponsorship                                                                                      140

Subdivision A--Application of Division                                                               140

140A..... Division applies to prescribed kinds of visa .................................. 140

Subdivision B--Sponsorship system                                                                    140

140B..... Sponsorship as a criterion for prescribed visas .............................. 140

140C..... Sponsorship as a criterion for valid visa applications .................... 140

140D..... Approved sponsor ......................................................................... 141

140E...... Approving sponsor ........................................................................ 141

140F...... Process for approving sponsors ..................................................... 141

140G..... Terms of approval as a sponsor ..................................................... 141

140H..... Sponsorship undertakings .............................................................. 142

140I....... Amounts payable to the Commonwealth ....................................... 142

140J...... Cancelling or barring approval as a sponsor if undertakings breached 143

140K..... Cancelling or barring approval as a sponsor in other circumstances 144

140L...... Actions under sections 140J and 140K .......................................... 144

140M.... Right to take security under section 269 etc. not affected ............. 145

140N..... Process for cancelling or barring approval as a sponsor ................. 145

140O..... Waiving a bar .................................................................................. 145

140P...... Process for waiving a bar ................................................................ 146

140Q..... Consequences if the visa holder or the sponsor changes status ..... 146

140R..... Joint and several liability for debts ................................................. 146

140S...... Liability to pay other amounts ....................................................... 147

140T..... Notice regarding amount of debt or other amount .......................... 147

140U..... Liability is in addition to any other liability ................................... 147

140V..... Disclosure of personal information in prescribed circumstances etc. 148

140W.... Other regulation making powers not limited etc. ............................ 148

Subdivision C--Application of the sponsorship system to partnerships and unincorporated associations    149

140X..... Application to partnerships ........................................................... 149

140Y..... Sponsorship obligations and rights of partnership ......................... 149

140Z..... New partners .................................................................................. 149

140ZA.. Retiring partners ............................................................................. 150

140ZB... Discharging sponsorship obligations and exercising sponsorship rights--partnerships          151

140ZC... Application to unincorporated associations ................................... 151

140ZD.. Sponsorship obligations and rights of unincorporated associations 151

140ZE... New members of committees of management ................................ 152

140ZF... Former members of committees of management ............................ 153

140ZG.. Discharging sponsorship obligations and exercising sponsorship rights--unincorporated associations 153

140ZH.. Definitions ...................................................................................... 154

Division 4--Criminal justice visitors                                                                155

Subdivision A--Preliminary                                                                                  155

141........ Object of Division .......................................................................... 155

142........ Interpretation .................................................................................. 155

143........ Delegation by Attorney‑General .................................................... 156

144........ Authorised officials ........................................................................ 156

Subdivision B--Criminal justice certificates for entry                                    157

145........ Commonwealth criminal justice entry certificate ........................... 157

146........ State criminal justice entry certificate ............................................. 157

Subdivision C--Criminal justice certificates etc. staying removal or deportation              158

147........ Commonwealth criminal justice stay certificate ............................. 158

148........ State criminal justice stay certificate .............................................. 159

149........ Application for visa not to prevent certificate ............................... 159

150........ Criminal justice stay certificates stay removal or deportation ....... 159

151........ Certain warrants stay removal or deportation ................................ 159

152........ Certain subjects of stay certificates and stay warrants may be detained etc.           160

153........ Removal or deportation not contempt etc. if no stay certificate or warrant            160

154........ Officer not liable--criminal justice stay certificates or warrants ... 160

Subdivision D--Criminal justice visas                                                                161

155........ Criminal justice visas ...................................................................... 161

156........ Criterion for criminal justice entry visas ........................................ 161

157........ Criterion for criminal justice stay visas .......................................... 161

158........ Criteria for criminal justice visas .................................................... 161

159........ Procedure for obtaining criminal justice visa .................................. 162

160........ Conditions of criminal justice visa .................................................. 162

161........ Effect of criminal justice visas ........................................................ 162

Subdivision E--Cancellation etc. of criminal justice certificates and criminal justice visas            163

162........ Criminal justice certificates to be cancelled .................................... 163

163........ Stay warrant to be cancelled ........................................................... 163

164........ Effect of cancellation etc. on criminal justice visa .......................... 164

Division 4A--Enforcement visas                                                                        165

164A..... Definitions ...................................................................................... 165

164B..... Grant of enforcement visas (fisheries matters) ............................... 165

164BA.. Grant of enforcement visas (environment matters) ........................ 168

164C..... When enforcement visa ceases to be in effect ................................. 170

164D..... Applying for other visas ................................................................ 171

Division 5--Immigration clearance                                                                    172

165........ Interpretation .................................................................................. 172

166........ Persons entering to present certain evidence of identity etc. ......... 172

167........ When and where evidence to be presented ..................................... 174

168........ Section 166 not to apply ................................................................ 175

169........ Section 166 not usually apply ........................................................ 176

170........ Certain persons to present evidence of identity ............................. 176

171........ Assistance with evidence ................................................................ 178

172........ Immigration clearance ..................................................................... 178

173........ Visa ceases if holder enters in way not permitted .......................... 180

174........ Visa ceases if holder remains without immigration clearance ......... 180

175........ Departing person to present certain evidence etc. .......................... 180

175A..... Determinations relating to kinds of passports ............................... 182

Division 6--Certain non‑citizens to be kept in immigration detention   183

176........ Reason for Division ........................................................................ 183

177........ Interpretation .................................................................................. 183

178........ Designated persons to be in immigration detention ........................ 184

179........ Beginning of immigration detention of certain designated persons . 184

180........ Detention of designated person ...................................................... 184

181........ Removal from Australia of designated persons .............................. 185

182........ No immigration detention or removal after certain period .............. 186

183........ Courts must not release designated persons ................................... 188

185........ Effect of Division on status etc. ..................................................... 188

186........ Division applies despite other laws ............................................... 188

187........ Evidence .......................................................................................... 188

Division 7--Detention of unlawful non‑citizens                                           189

Subdivision A--General provisions                                                                      189

188........ Lawful non‑citizen to give evidence of being so ............................. 189

189........ Detention of unlawful non‑citizens ................................................ 190

190........ Non‑compliance with immigration clearance or section 192 basis of detention       191

191........ End of certain detention .................................................................. 192

192........ Detention of visa holders whose visas liable to cancellation .......... 192

192A..... Authorisation of identification tests in certain cases ...................... 195

193........ Application of law to certain non‑citizens while they remain in immigration detention          196

194........ Detainee to be told of consequences of detention .......................... 197

195........ Detainee may apply for visa .......................................................... 198

195A..... Minister may grant detainee visa (whether or not on application) 198

196........ Duration of detention ..................................................................... 199

197........ Effect of escape from immigration detention .................................. 200

Subdivision B--Residence determinations                                                         201

197AA.. Persons to whom Subdivision applies ............................................ 201

197AB.. Minister may determine that person is to reside at a specified place rather than being held in detention centre etc. ........................................................................................................ 201

197AC.. Effect of residence determination ................................................... 201

197AD.. Revocation or variation of residence determination ........................ 203

197AE... Minister not under duty to consider whether to exercise powers .. 203

197AF... Minister to exercise powers personally ......................................... 203

197AG.. Tabling of information relating to the making of residence determinations              203

Division 7A--Offences relating to immigration detention                    205

197A..... Detainees must not escape from detention ..................................... 205

197B..... Manufacture, possession etc. of weapons by detainees ................ 205

Division 8--Removal of unlawful non‑citizens                                             206

198........ Removal from Australia of unlawful non‑citizens .......................... 206

198A..... Offshore entry person may be taken to a declared country ........... 209

198B..... Power to bring transitory persons to Australia .............................. 210

198C..... Certain transitory persons entitled to assessment of refugee status 210

198D..... Certificate of non‑cooperation ........................................................ 211

199........ Dependants of removed non‑citizens ............................................. 212

Division 9--Deportation                                                                                          213

200........ Deportation of certain non‑citizens ................................................ 213

201........ Deportation of non‑citizens in Australia for less than 10 years who are convicted of crimes                 213

202........ Deportation of non‑citizens upon security grounds ...................... 213

203........ Deportation of non‑citizens who are convicted of certain serious offences             215

204........ Determination of time for sections 201 and 202 ............................ 217

205........ Dependants of deportee ................................................................. 218

206........ Deportation order to be executed ................................................... 218

Division 10--Costs etc. of detention, removal and deportation         219

207........ Interpretation .................................................................................. 219

208........ Determination of daily maintenance amount .................................. 220

209........ Detainees liable for costs of detention ............................................ 220

210........ Removed or deported non‑citizen liable for costs of removal or deportation          220

211........ Costs of detained spouses and dependants .................................... 220

212........ Costs of removed or deported spouses and dependants ................ 221

213........ Carriers may be liable for costs of detention, removal and deportation   222

214........ Non‑citizens and carriers jointly liable ........................................... 223

215........ Costs are debts due to the Commonwealth .................................... 223

216........ Use of existing ticket for removal or deportation ........................... 223

217........ Vessels required to convey certain removees ................................. 223

218........ Vessels required to convey deportees or other removees ............... 224

219........ Exemption from complying ............................................................ 224

220........ Waiver of requirement .................................................................... 225

221........ Cost of removal under notice .......................................................... 225

222........ Orders restraining certain non‑citizens from disposing etc. of property 225

223........ Secretary may give direction about valuables of detained non‑citizens 227

224........ Dealing with seized valuables ......................................................... 230

Division 11--Duties of masters in relation to crews                                232

225........ Production of identity documents and mustering of crew .............. 232

226........ Production of identity documents by persons on board resources installation        232

227........ Production of identity documents by persons on board sea installation 233

228........ Master to report absences .............................................................. 234

Division 12--Offences in relation to entry into, and remaining in, Australia      236

Subdivision A--General offences                                                                          236

228A..... Application of Subdivision ............................................................. 236

229........ Carriage of non‑citizens to Australia without documentation ........ 236

230........ Carriage of concealed persons to Australia ..................................... 238

231........ Master of vessel to comply with certain requests ......................... 239

232........ Penalty on master, owner, agent and charterer of vessel ................ 239

232A..... Organising bringing groups of non‑citizens into Australia ............. 241

233........ Persons concerned in bringing non‑citizens into Australia in contravention of this Act or harbouring illegal entrants ........................................................................................................ 241

233A..... Other offences relating to groups of non‑citizens etc. .................... 242

233B..... No discharge of offenders without proceeding to conviction for certain offences    243

233C..... Mandatory penalties for certain offences ....................................... 243

234........ False papers etc. ............................................................................. 243

235........ Offences in relation to work ........................................................... 244

236........ Offences relating to visas ................................................................ 246

Subdivision B--Offences relating to abuse of laws allowing spouses etc. of Australian citizens or of permanent residents to become permanent residents                                                247

237........ Reason for Subdivision ................................................................... 247

238........ Interpretation .................................................................................. 247

239........ Application of Subdivision ............................................................. 248

240........ Offence to arrange marriage to obtain permanent residence ........... 248

241........ Offence to arrange pretended de facto relationship to obtain permanent residence                 249

242........ Offence to arrange pretended interdependency relationship to obtain permanent residence   249

243........ Offences relating to application for permanent residence because of marriage or de facto relationship   249

244........ Offences relating to an application for permanent residence because of interdependency relationship   250

245........ Offences of making false or unsupported statements .................... 250

Subdivision C--Offences in relation to persons who allow non‑citizens to work, or refer non‑citizens for work, in certain circumstances                                                                             251

245AA.. Overview ........................................................................................ 251

245AB.. Allowing an unlawful non‑citizen to work ..................................... 252

245AC.. Allowing a non‑citizen to work in breach of a visa condition ........ 252

245AD.. Referring an unlawful non‑citizen for work .................................... 253

245AE... Referring a non‑citizen for work in breach of a visa condition ....... 254

245AF... Circumstances in which this Subdivision does not apply .............. 254

245AG.. Meaning of work and allows to work ............................................. 255

245AH.. Meaning of exploited ....................................................................... 256

245AI.... Meaning of other terms .................................................................. 256

245AJ... Geographical jurisdiction ................................................................ 256

245AK.. On a trial for an aggravated offence ................................................ 256

Division 12A--Chasing, boarding etc. ships and aircraft                       258

245A..... Definitions ...................................................................................... 258

245B..... Request to board a ship .................................................................. 259

245C..... Power to chase foreign ships for boarding ...................................... 263

245D..... Power to chase Australian ships for boarding ................................ 264

245E...... Identifying an aircraft and requesting it to land for boarding .......... 265

245F...... Power to board and search etc. ships and aircraft .......................... 266

245FA... Searches of people on certain ships or aircraft ............................... 273

245FB... Returning persons to ships ............................................................. 274

245G..... Boarding of certain ships on the high seas ...................................... 275

245H..... Moving or destroying hazardous ships etc. ................................... 277

Division 12B--Reporting on passengers and crew of aircraft and ships               279

245I....... Definitions ...................................................................................... 279

245J...... Approval of primary reporting systems ........................................ 280

245K..... Approval of fall‑back reporting systems ....................................... 280

245L...... Obligation to report on passengers and crew ................................. 281

245M.... Approved fall‑back reporting systems may be used in certain circumstances         282

245N..... Offence for failure to comply with reporting obligations ............... 283

Division 13--Examination, search and detention                                       284

246........ Appointment of boarding stations ................................................. 284

247........ Vessels to enter ports and be brought to boarding stations ............ 284

248........ Exemption ....................................................................................... 286

249........ Certain persons may be prevented from entering or landing .......... 286

250........ Detention of suspected offenders ................................................... 287

251........ Powers of entry and search ............................................................ 288

252........ Searches of persons ........................................................................ 289

252AA.. Power to conduct a screening procedure ........................................ 291

252A..... Power to conduct a strip search ..................................................... 292

252B..... Rules for conducting a strip search ................................................. 294

252C..... Possession and retention of certain things obtained during a screening procedure or strip search           296

252D..... Authorised officer may apply for a thing to be retained for a further period           297

252E...... Magistrate may order that thing be retained ................................... 298

252F...... Detainees held in State or Territory prisons or remand centres ..... 298

252G..... Powers concerning entry to a detention centre ............................... 299

253........ Detention of deportee ..................................................................... 300

254........ Removees and deportees held in other custody ............................. 302

255........ Prescribed authorities ..................................................................... 303

256........ Person in immigration detention may have access to certain advice, facilities etc.   303

257........ Persons may be required to answer questions ................................ 304

258........ Minister may determine that personal identifiers are not required 304

258A..... When non‑citizen cannot be required to provide personal identifier 305

258B..... Information to be provided--authorised officers carrying out identification tests 305

258C..... Information to be provided--authorised o