International Transfer of Prisoners Act 1997
11When may a Tribunal prisoner be transferred?
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11 When may a Tribunal prisoner be transferred?
A Tribunal prisoner may be transferred to Australia under this Act if: (a) Australia and the Tribunal have agreed to the transfer of the prisoner on terms agreed under this Act; and (b) unless the Attorney‑General determines that it is not necessary in the prisoner’s case—the prisoner or prisoner’s representative has consented to transfer on those terms; and (c) appropriate Ministerial consent in writing has been given to transfer on those terms; and (d) the relevant conditions for transfer to Australia of Tribunal prisoners are satisfied.