Section 187 — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Evidence

A statement by an officer, on oath or affirmation, that the Department has given a particular person a designation described in paragraph (e) of the definition of designated person in section 177 is conclusive evidence that the Department has given that person that designation.

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Related sections

s 183 — Courts must not release designated persons
s 185 — Effect of Division on status etc.
s 186 — Division applies despite other laws
s 188 — Lawful non‑citizen to give evidence of being so
s 189 — Detention of unlawful non‑citizens
s 190 — Non‑compliance with immigration clearance or requirement to provide personal identifier

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