Section 140XG — Self-incrimination
CurrentPart 2—Arrival, presence and departure of persons · Division 3A—Sponsorship · Subdivision F—Inspector powers · Migration Act 1958
C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171As in force on 4 June 2026
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- Provision
- Section 140XG
- As in force on
- 4 June 2026
- Citation
- C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171
Section 140XG — Self-incrimination
140XG Self-incrimination
(1) A person is not excused from producing a record or document under paragraph 140XC(1)(d), or subsection 140XF(1), on the ground that the production of the record or document might tend to incriminate the person or expose the person to a penalty.
(2) However, in the case of an individual, none of the following are admissible in evidence against the individual in criminal proceedings:
(a) the record or document produced;
(b) producing the record or document;
(c) any information, document or thing obtained as a direct or indirect consequence of producing the record or document;
except in proceedings for an offence against section 137.1 or 137.2 of the Criminal Code (false or misleading information or documents) in relation to the information or document.

