COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
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This instrument updates the official paperwork that ship operators must use to tell Customs about crew members on board when arriving at an Australian port.
What it does:
Who it affects: Ship masters, operators, and agents who are legally required to report crew details to Australian Customs when a ship arrives at a port.
Why it matters: You must use the approved form to meet your legal obligations. This instrument ensures you are using the current September 2005 version rather than the older June 2004 versions. The form collects details about crew who will be on board at the time of arrival.
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Direct links to the current provisions in Customs Act 1901 - CEO Instrument of Approval No. 102 of 2005.
I, LIONEL BARRIE WOODWARD, Chief Executive Officer of Customs:
(a) under section 4A and subsection 64ACB(5) of the Customs Act 1901 (the Act), and subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, revoke CEO Instrument of Approval No. 2 of 2004 that approved the ‘Crew Report’ (Form 3A (JUN 2004)) and ‘Crew Report’ (Form 3B (JUN 2004)) as an approved form for the purpose of making a documentary report on crew who will be on board a ship at the time of its arrival at a port; and
(b) under section 4A and subsection 64ACB(5) of the Act, approve the attached “Crew Report (Form 3B (September 2005))” as the approved form for the purpose of making a documentary report on crew who will be on board a ship at the time of its arrival at a port.
This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.
Dated: 28 September 2005
LIONEL BARRIE WOODWARD
Chief Executive Officer of Customs
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I, LIONEL BARRIE WOODWARD, Chief Executive Officer of Customs:
(a) under section 4A and subsection 64ACB(5) of the Customs Act 1901 (the Act), and subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, revoke CEO Instrument of Approval No. 2 of 2004 that approved the ‘Crew Report’ (Form 3A (JUN 2004)) and ‘Crew Report’ (Form 3B (JUN 2004)) as an approved form for the purpose of making a documentary report on crew who will be on board a ship at the time of its arrival at a port; and
(b) under section 4A and subsection 64ACB(5) of the Act, approve the attached “Crew Report (Form 3B (September 2005))” as the approved form for the purpose of making a documentary report on crew who will be on board a ship at the time of its arrival at a port.
This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.
Dated: 28 September 2005
LIONEL BARRIE WOODWARD
Chief Executive Officer of Customs