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378: Special directions
or “Minister can make special rules for immigration in unusual situations”
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“Immigration officers must follow relevant special directions when making decisions”

If you’re an immigration officer making decisions or using your judgement under this Act, you need to follow any special directions that apply. These special directions must be relevant to the decision you’re making and must be in effect at the time you make your decision. This rule helps make sure that immigration officers are following the most up-to-date and applicable guidelines when they do their job.

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Part 11 Miscellaneous provisions
Special directions

379Immigration officer to act in accordance with special direction

  1. Any decision made, or discretion exercised, under this Act by an immigration officer must be made or exercised in accordance with any special direction that is—

  2. relevant to the decision; and
    1. in force at the time the decision is made.