Section 251AC — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Further limits on certain powers—implied freedom of political communication

Each of the following powers may not be exercised to the extent (if any) that the exercise of the power would infringe any constitutional doctrine of implied freedom of political communication:

(a) the power under subsection 251A(2) (power to determine prohibited things);

(b) a power covered by subsection 251AA(7) (powers relating to certain prohibited things).

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Related sections

s 251A — Searches of detainees etc.—prohibited things
s 251AA — Searches of detainees etc.—exercise of powers relating to prohibited things determined under paragraph 251A(2)(b)
s 251AB — Searches of detainees etc.—access to alternative means of communication
s 251B — Searches of detainees etc.—exercise of powers generally
s 252 — Searches of detainees etc.—general powers of personal search and seizure
s 252AA — Searches of detainees—screening procedures

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