5Human remains brought into Australian territory

5 Human remains brought into Australian territory

(1) For subsection 110(2) of the Act, the following table specifies: (a) classes of human remains; and (b) requirements for: (i) bringing human remains into Australian territory; or (ii) managing human remains in those classes after bringing them into Australian territory.

<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-left:0.25pt; border-collapse:collapse"><thead><tr><td colspan="3" style="width:404.8pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableHeading"><span>Classes of human remains and requirements for bringing human remains into Australian territory and managing them</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:24.9pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableHeading"><span>Item</span></p></td><td style="width:123.35pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableHeading"><span>Column 1</span></p><p class="TableHeading"><span>Classes of human remains</span></p></td><td style="width:234.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="TableHeading"><span>Column 2</span></p><p class="TableHeading"><span>Requirements</span></p></td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:24.9pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>1</span></p></td><td style="width:123.35pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Deceased humans’ bodies or parts of deceased humans’ bodies intended to be buried or cremated</span></p></td><td style="width:234.95pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tablea"><span>All of the following:</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(a) either:</span></p><p class="Tablei"><span>(i) the body or part of the body must be brought into Australian territory accompanied by an official copy of an official certificate in which the cause of death is specified, or by an official extract from an entry in an official register in which the cause of death is specified, or by a certificate from a medical practitioner in accordance with subsection</span><span> </span><span>(2), or (if applicable) by an official copy of an official embalming certificate; or</span></p><p class="Tablei"><span>(ii) bringing the body or part of the body into Australian territory must be permitted under subsection</span><span> </span><span>(4);</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(b) the body or part of the body must be brought into Australian territory in a hermetically</span><span>‑</span><span>sealed container;</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(c) each person bringing the body or part of the body into Australian territory must follow infection control procedures during the transportation, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment;</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(d) the body or part of the body must be transported from the first landing place or port in Australian territory where the body or part of the body is brought in a hermetically</span><span>‑</span><span>sealed container and under the direction or control of a coroner or a funeral director;</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(e) each person handling the body or part of the body while it is in Australian territory must follow infection control procedures, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:24.9pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>2</span></p></td><td style="width:123.35pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Deceased humans’ bodies or parts of deceased humans’ bodies intended to be used for scientific or research purposes</span></p></td><td style="width:234.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>All of the following:</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(a) either:</span></p><p class="Tablei"><span>(i) the body or part of the body must be brought into Australian territory accompanied by a written declaration from the person bringing in the body or part of the body in accordance with subsection</span><span> </span><span>(3); or</span></p><p class="Tablei"><span>(ii) bringing the body or part of the body into Australian territory must be permitted under subsection</span><span> </span><span>(4);</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(b) the body or part of the body must be brought into Australian territory in a hermetically</span><span>‑</span><span>sealed container;</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(c) each person bringing the body or part of the body into Australian territory must follow infection control procedures during the transportation, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment;</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(d) each person handling the body or part of the body while it is in Australian territory must follow infection control procedures, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment;</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(e) the body or part of the body must be stored in an appropriate containment facility while it is in Australian territory</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:24.9pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>3</span></p></td><td style="width:123.35pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Deceased humans’ bodies or parts of deceased humans’ bodies intended to be used for a purpose not covered by table item</span><span> </span><span>1 or 2 (for example, for display or use as curios)</span></p></td><td style="width:234.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Permission to bring the body or part of the body into Australian territory must be given by a human biosecurity official:</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(a) before the body or part of the body is brought into Australian territory; or</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(b) at the first landing place or port in Australian territory where the body or part of the body is brought</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>