16Providing travel history declaration on request

16 Providing travel history declaration on request

Passengers on relevant international flights (1) This section applies to an individual who is entering Australian territory: (a) at a landing place in accordance with Division 2 of Part 4 of Chapter 4 of the Act; and (b) as a passenger of an aircraft on a relevant international flight. (2) If a relevant official asks the individual to do so, the individual must make, and give to the relevant official, a declaration setting out the individual’s international travel history for the 14 days before the day the relevant international flight was scheduled to commence. Individuals on relevant international voyages (3) This section applies to an individual who is entering Australian territory: (a) at a port in accordance with Division 3 of Part 4 of Chapter 4 of the Act; and (b) on a vessel on a relevant international voyage. (4) If a relevant official asks the individual to do so, the individual must make, and give to the relevant official, a declaration setting out the individual’s international travel history for the 14 days before the day the relevant international voyage ended. Where requirements apply (5) The requirements in this section apply at the landing place or port (as applicable).

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.