On what basis does the Australian Government accept a provisional arrest request from a foreign country in extradition matters?
Australia can only accept provisional arrest requests from countries which are ‘extradition countries’ under the Extradition Act. After receiving a provisional arrest request, the Australian Government Attorney General’s Department, as the Australian Central Authority for Extradition, decides whether it is appropriate to proceed by way of a provisional arrest warrant. For further information, see extradition and provisional arrest.
