176.This section extends the right of those subject to deportation action to apply for bail under current immigration legislation. At present there is an anomaly between deportation and other enforcement cases in that persons who are subject to deportation action may only apply for bail where they have an outstanding appeal. This anomaly is removed by section 54.
Schedule 1: Detention and sale of transporters Part III: Bail Section 54: Extension of right to apply for bail in deportation cases