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Penalty for carrying migrants who are people of colour or with disabilities – notice to masters of overseas vessels

Notice to Masters of overseas vessels about penalty for carrying prohibited passengers.

Notice to masters of oversea vessels regarding criteria and exemptions applied to people being transported to Australia.

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