Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

AVIATION TRANSPORT SECURITY REGULATIONS 2005 - REG 4.12A

         (1)   For paragraph 41 (2) (c) of the Act, any of the persons mentioned in subregulation (2) may enter a cleared area, a cleared zone or a cleared aircraft other than through a screening point if the person is accompanied by:

                (a)    a member of the Australian Federal Police who meets the requirements of subregulation 4.11 (4); or

               (b)    an officer of Customs and Border Protection who meets the requirements of subregulation 4.11 (1).

         (2)   The persons are as follows:

                (a)    a Head of State of a country recognised by Australia and members of his or her immediate family;

               (b)    a Head of the government of a country recognised by Australia and members of his or her immediate family;

                (c)    a Minister responsible for foreign affairs of the government of a country recognised by Australia and members of his or her immediate family.

         (3)   For paragraph 42 (2) (c) of the Act, carry-on baggage of a person mentioned in subregulation (2) may enter a cleared area, a cleared zone or a cleared aircraft with the person other than through a screening point.

Note    The Secretary may also provide for clearance by written notice under subsection 41 (2) of the Act.