Section 152Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

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

If:

(a) a criminal justice stay certificate or a criminal justice stay warrant about a non‑citizen is in force; and

(b) the non‑citizen does not have a visa to remain in Australia;

the certificate or warrant does not limit any power under this Act relating to the detention of the non‑citizen.

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