# Migrant centres

> act-s272 — as in force on 2026-06-04 — C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026C00232/latest/text

272 Migrant centres
          (1) The Minister may, on behalf of the Commonwealth, cause to be
              established and maintained premises and places (in this section
              referred to as migrant centres) for the reception, accommodation
              or training of non-citizens.










          (2) Non-citizens may be admitted to migrant centres in such
              circumstances, on such terms and conditions, and subject to the
              payment of such charges, as the Minister approves.
          (3) The regulations may make provision for and in relation to the
              regulation of migrant centres, including provision with respect to
              the establishment and operation of canteen services in migrant
              centres, the conduct or control of persons in migrant centres and
              the removal of persons from migrant centres.
          (4) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect any arrangements
              made or to be made in relation to, or the carrying on of the
              business of, the company known as Commonwealth Hostels
              Limited.