Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00628:section:6a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00628
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 6A
Character Range: 9935–10519

6A  Non‑citizen child not to leave Australia without consent
 (1) A non‑citizen child shall not leave Australia except with the consent in writing of the Minister.
 (2) The Minister shall not refuse to grant any such consent unless he or she is satisfied that the granting of the consent would be prejudicial to the interests of the non‑citizen child.
 (3) A person shall not aid, abet, counsel or procure a non‑citizen child to leave Australia contrary to the provisions of this section.
Penalty for a contravention of this subsection: Imprisonment for 6 months or 2 penalty units.