Ministerial Submission And Supporting Documents Related To Statement To Parliament Admin22/079 ​

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This ministerial submission relates to a statement to Parliament required under section 198AE(4) of the Migration Act 1958 regarding the exercise of ministerial discretion in relation to unauthorised maritime arrivals. The submission was prepared for a decision by the Minister and includes a formal statement dated 17 June 2022 determining that section 198AD of the Act does not apply to a class of unauthorised maritime arrivals, with the Minister considering this determination to be in the public interest. Substantial portions of the document have been redacted under FOI exemptions covering legal professional privilege, cabinet deliberations, policy advice, and operational security matters, limiting public visibility of the specific policy rationale, key issues analysed, and consultation undertaken regarding this migration law determination.