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Section 197A — Detainees must not escape from detention
CurrentPart 2—Arrival, presence and departure of persons · Division 7A—Offences relating to immigration detention · Migration Act 1958
C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171As in force on 4 June 2026
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- C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171
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Section 197A — Detainees must not escape from detention
197A Detainees must not escape from detention A detainee must not escape from immigration detention. Penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years.