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Customs Act 1901 - CEO Instrument of Approval No. 39 of 2005

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This document approves an Arabic-language customs form for people bringing personal belongings to Australia.

What it does:

Gives official approval to Form B534 (the "Unaccompanied Personal Effects Statement") in Arabic
Lets passengers complete customs paperwork in Arabic when shipping personal or household items separately from themselves

Key terms explained:

Unaccompanied effects: Personal belongings that travel to Australia by cargo ship or freight, rather than being carried with the passenger on their flight
Approved form: Official paperwork that satisfies legal requirements for declaring goods to customs

Who it affects:

Arabic-speaking passengers moving to (or returning to) Australia who are shipping furniture, household goods, or personal belongings separately
Customs officers processing these declarations at ports

Why it matters:

Removes language barriers for non-English speakers who must legally declare their imported personal goods
Ensures people can comply with customs requirements accurately without relying on translations

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

CEO Instrument of Approval No. 39 of 2005

Customs Act 1901

I, LIONEL BARRIE WOODWARD, Chief Executive Officer of Customs, under section 4A of the Customs Act 1901 (the Act) and regulation 41 of the Customs Regulations 1926 (the Regulations), approve the attached "Unaccompanied Personal Effects Statement" form (No. B534 (6/00) Arabic) as an approved form for the purpose of providing, in the Arabic language, information required under section 71AAAB of the Act and regulation 41 of the Regulations in relation to goods that are the unaccompanied personal or household effects of a passenger.

This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.

Dated: 24 August 2005

L B WOODWARD

Chief Executive Officer of Customs

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