Section 261AIMigration Act 1958 (Cth)

Independent person to be present

The identification test must be carried out in the presence of an independent person if:

(a) force is used in carrying out the identification test; or

(b) both of the following apply:

(i) the non‑citizen requests that an independent person be present while the identification test is being carried out;

(ii) an independent person is readily available at the same place as the non‑citizen and is willing to attend the test within a reasonable time.

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