We have been receiving a number of questions regarding the Migration Act 1958 and in particular the Australian Border Force Officer powers. Section 189 of the Migration Act 1958 states: “(1) If an officer knows or reasonably suspects that a person in the migration zone (other than an excised offshore place) is an unlawful non-citizen,Read More
Legal
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF POWERS OF ATTORNEY
This article is the continuation of the article which was published in last month’s issue of Pak Awaaz written by By Susan Campbell and Hyder Gulam. Interaction Between Various Powers of Attorney If a donor has appointed both an enduring Guardian and an agent under an Enduring Power of Attorney (Medical Treatment) the decision ofRead More
YOUR RIGHT TO RIGHTS
The talk about right to rights is not a new phenomenon. For decades, Australia has resisted enacting Bill of Rights at Federal level due to fear of transfer of political power to unelected judges . Australia is probably the only common law country in the world that does not have a Bill of Rights. While we are continuously reminded about our obligations andRead More