Section 186 — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Division applies despite other laws

If this Division is inconsistent with another provision of this Act or with another law in force in Australia, whether written or unwritten, other than the Constitution:

(a) this Division applies; and

(b) the other law only applies so far as it is capable of operating concurrently with this Division.

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 182 — No immigration detention or removal after certain period
s 183 — Courts must not release designated persons
s 185 — Effect of Division on status etc.
s 187 — Evidence
s 188 — Lawful non‑citizen to give evidence of being so
s 189 — Detention of unlawful non‑citizens

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