For example, while the Minister must not give a removal pathway direction to a child under 18, he or she may direct the parent of a child to do something on the child’s behalf. [...] The Law Council is also concerned by the Bill’s conferral on the Minister of a personal and discretionary power to designate ‘removal concern countries’ in the national interest. [...] The Law Council of Australia is the national voice of the legal profession, promoting justice and the rule of law. [...] Instead, the Government should consult the Australian community, outlining the relevant issues, the scale of any problem, cohorts affected, possible options and potential implications of each, by reference to Australia’s international law obligations. [...] kristen@talkforcemedia.com.au The Law Council of Australia is the national voice of the legal profession, promoting justice and the rule of law.
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