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1.1.D.93 Departure authorisation certificate

Definition

A DAC is a certificate provided by the Secretary allowing a person with a DPO in force to depart Australia for a defined period.

Act reference: PPLAct section 200G Application for departure authorisation certificate, section 200A Secretary may make departure prohibition order

Policy reference: PPL Guide 6.3.7 Departure prohibition orders, 6.3.8 Departure authorisation certificates

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