Terrorism (Extraordinary Temporary Powers) Act 2006
50AContact with diplomatic representative etc
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50A Contact with diplomatic representative etc detention order is a national of a foreign country. (2) The person is entitled to have the nominated senior police officer tell a diplomatic or consular representative of the country about the person’s detention as soon as practicable after the person is detained under the order. (3) As soon as possible after the person is detained under the order, the police officer detaining the person must tell the person about their entitlement under this section. (4) If the person requests that the diplomatic or consular representative be told about the person’s detention, the nominated senior police officer must tell the representative about the detention as soon as practicable after receiving the request. national of a foreign country means a person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident. permanent resident means— (a) a person who holds a permanent visa under the Migration Act 1958 (Cwlth), section 30; or (b) a New Zealand citizen who holds a special category visa under the Migration Act 1958 (Cwlth), section 32.