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1.1.D.30 Departure authorisation certificate

Definition

A DAC is a certificate provided by the Registrar allowing a person subject to a DPO (1.1.D.50) to depart Australia for a defined period.

Act reference: CSRC Act section 4(1)-‘departure authorisation certificate’, section 72K Application for departure authorisation certificate

Policy reference: CS Guide 8.3.3 Departure prohibition orders (DPO)

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