Section 14 — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Unlawful non‑citizens

(1) A non‑citizen in the migration zone who is not a lawful non‑citizen is an unlawful non‑citizen.

(2) To avoid doubt, a non‑citizen in the migration zone who, immediately before 1 September 1994, was an illegal entrant within the meaning of the Migration Act as in force then became, on that date, an unlawful non‑citizen.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 26 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 11A — When applications under this Act are finally determined
s 12 — Application of Part VA of the Marriage Act
s 13 — Lawful non‑citizens
s 15 — Effect of cancellation of visa on status
s 16 — Removal of immigration rights of inhabitant of Protected Zone
s 17 — Pre‑cleared flights

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