4Definitions

4 Definitions

(1) In this Act:

ASIC (short for aviation security identification card) has the same meaning as in the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005.

AusCheck database means the database referred to in section 14.

AusCheck scheme means the scheme prescribed for the purposes of section 8.

AusCheck scheme personal information means personal information:

(a) that is obtained under the AusCheck scheme; or
(b) that relates to the administration of the AusCheck scheme; or
(c) that is obtained before the commencement of Schedule 1 to the AusCheck Amendment (Global Entry Program) Act 2025 by an agency (within the meaning of the Privacy Act 1988) for the purposes of conducting (whether before or after that commencement) a background check in connection with an individual’s participation in the Global Entry program.

AusCheck staff member means:

(a) an APS employee who performs functions relating to, or for the purposes of, the AusCheck scheme; or
(b) a person engaged as a consultant or contractor to perform functions relating to, or for the purposes of, the AusCheck scheme.

Note: For the definition of APS employee, see section 2B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

aviation‑security‑relevant offence has the same meaning as in the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005.

CEO of ACIC means the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission established by the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002.

charged: an individual is charged with a serious offence if an information is laid against the individual for the offence, whether or not:

(a) a summons to require the attendance of the individual to answer the information has been issued; or
(b) a warrant for the arrest of the individual has been issued.

Commonwealth authority means a body (whether incorporated or not) established for a public purpose by or under a law of the Commonwealth.

critical infrastructure risk management program has the same meaning as in the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018.

Defence Force magistrate has the same meaning as in the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982.