15Providing vaccination status declaration on request

15 Providing vaccination status declaration on request

(1) This section applies to an individual if: (a) the individual is entering Australian territory: (i) at a port in accordance with Division 3 of Part 4 of Chapter 4 of the Act; and (ii) on a vessel on a relevant international voyage; and (b) paragraph 11(1)(d) applies to the individual; and (c) the individual disembarks from the vessel. (2) If a relevant official asks the individual to do so, the individual must make, and give to the relevant official, a declaration mentioned in subsection 11(6) (about vaccination status). (3) The requirements in this section apply at the port.

Note 1: An individual who fails to comply with a requirement that applies to the individual under this section may contravene a civil penalty provision (see section 46 of the Act).

Note 2: A person may commit an offence or contravene a civil penalty provision if the person provides false or misleading information or documents (see sections 137.1 and 137.2 of the Criminal Code and sections 532 and 533 of the Act).

Note 3: For protections for children or incapable persons who are subject to the requirements in this section, see Subdivision B of Division 2 of Part 1 of Chapter 2 of the Act.

Note 4: Part 2 of Chapter 11 of the Act deals with confidentiality of personal information collected under the Act.