Section 197AE — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Minister not under duty to consider whether to exercise powers

The Minister does not have a duty to consider whether to exercise the power to make, vary or revoke a residence determination, whether he or she is requested to do so by any person, or in any other circumstances.

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Related sections

s 197AB — Minister may determine that person is to reside at a specified place rather than being held in detention centre etc.
s 197AC — Effect of residence determination
s 197AD — Revocation or variation of residence determination
s 197AF — Minister to exercise powers personally
s 197AG — Tabling of information relating to the making of residence determinations
s 197A — Detainees must not escape from detention

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