D5.65 Detention of minors (29/11/2010)

See also Immigration Act 2009 ss 375, 376, 377

1. A minor who is to be detained under Part 9 of the Immigration Act 2009 must have a responsible adult to represent their interests.
2. A minor may be detained only in exceptional circumstances, and the approval of the National Manager, Border and Compliance Operations, is required for any such detention.
3. A minor is a person who is under 18 years of age and who is not married or in a civil union (see D6).

Effective 29/11/2010