# Non-acceptance by regional processing country

> act-s198AG — as in force on 2026-06-04 — C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026C00232/latest/text

198AG Non-acceptance by regional processing country
               Section 198AD does not apply to an unauthorised maritime arrival
               if the regional processing country, or each regional processing
               country (if there is more than one such country), has advised an
               officer, in writing, that the country will not accept the unauthorised
               maritime arrival.
               Note:      For specification by class, see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.