# Detainee to be told of consequences of detention

> act-s194 — as in force on 2026-06-04 — C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026C00232/latest/text

194 Detainee to be told of consequences of detention
               As soon as reasonably practicable after an officer detains a person
               under section 189, the officer must ensure that the person is made
               aware of:
                (a) the provisions of sections 195 and 196; and
                (b) if a visa held by the person has been cancelled under
                    section 137J—the provisions of section 137K.