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4520 - SS - Migration Amendment Removal and Other Measures Bill

26 Apr 2024

(3) In determining whether to specify a country for the purposes of this section, the Secretary of State must take the following into account— (a) the length of time for which the government of the country has not been cooperating in relation to returns; (b) the extent of the lack of cooperation; (c) the reasons for the lack of cooperation; (d) such other matters as the Secretary of State consider. [...] In every case the Minister or delegate would consider the circumstances of the removal pathway non-citizen and what is being required of them in the direction, and would set the timing for compliance accordingly for each specific thing.” Does the drafting of the Bill currently reflect the above statements? In particular, are the statements with respect to proposed practice reflected in the draftin. [...] Is the drafting in the Bill consistent with the above intention and statement of practice? Does the Bill need to be amended to align the intention and the wording of the Bill? Law Council Response 34. [...] Is the drafting of the Bill aligned with the statement of intention referred to in paragraph 20 of the Explanatory Memorandum? Does the Bill need to be amended to align the intention and the wording of the Bill? Law Council Response 39. [...] Is the drafting of the Bill aligned with the above statements? Are any amendments required to align the position as stated in the submission of the Department of Home Affairs with the drafting of the Bill? Law Council Response 40.

Authors

Leonie Campbell

Pages
22
Published in
Australia