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Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946

No. 45, 1946

Compilation No. 14

Compilation date: 14 October 2024

                Includes amendments: Act No. 38, 2024

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 14 October 2024 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

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Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

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Editorial changes

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Modifications

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Self‑repealing provisions

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Contents
1 Short title
2 Commencement
3 Application of the Criminal Code
4 Definitions
4AAA Non‑citizen child
4AAB Declared States and Territories
4AAC Norfolk Island
4AA Orders for guardianship of certain children
4A Evidence
5 Delegation
6 Guardianship of non‑citizen children
6A Non‑citizen child not to leave Australia without consent
7 Custody of non‑citizen children
8 Operation of other laws
9 Offences in respect of non‑citizen child
10 False statements in applications
11 Exemption of children from Act
11A Reconsideration and review of certain decisions
12 Regulations
Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history

An Act to make provision for and in connexion with the Guardianship of certain alien children