27Visits by diplomatic or consular representatives

27 Visits by diplomatic or consular representatives

27 Visits by diplomatic or consular representatives

(1) A detainee who is a national of a foreign country that has diplomatic or consular representation in Australia or New South Wales may be visited by a diplomatic or consular representative of the foreign country.

(2) A detainee who is a national of a foreign country that does not have diplomatic or consular representation in Australia or New South Wales or who is a refugee or stateless person may be visited—

(a) by a diplomatic or consular representative of a foreign country that assumes responsibility for the detainee’s interests, or

(b) by a representative of a national or international organisation that has as an object the protection of the interests of any such person.