Section 205 — Dependants of deportee

205 Dependants of deportee

(1) Where the Minister makes or has made an order for the deportation of a person who has a spouse or de facto partner, the Minister may, at the request of the spouse or de facto partner of that person, remove:

(a) the spouse or de facto partner; or

(b) the spouse or de facto partner and a dependent child or children;

of that person.

(2) Where the Minister makes or has made an order for the deportation of a person who does not have a spouse or de facto partner but who does have a dependent child or children, the Minister may, at the person’s request, remove a dependent child or children of the person.