Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) Nothing in this Part has the effect of preventing entry into a maritime security zone by a person who:
(a) is accompanied by a law enforcement officer for the purposes of an investigation; or
(b) is an Australian Federal Police employee, a member of the Australian Federal Police, or an officer or employee of the police force or service of a State or Territory, who requires access for the purposes of a police investigation; or
(c) is otherwise authorised by a law of the Commonwealth, State or Territory to enter the maritime security zone.
Example for paragraph (c)
Entry to maritime security zones must not be denied to law enforcement officers, Australian Customs Service officers or AMSA officers if the entry is required in the course of their duties.
(2) Nothing in this Part has the effect of preventing a member of the Australian Defence Force who is on duty:
(a) from entering a maritime security zone; or
(b) from taking into a maritime security zone vessels, vehicles or goods:
(i) for the purpose of gaining access to a ship that is under the control, or in the service, of the Australian Defence Force; or
(ii) in connection with the movement, loading, unloading, maintenance or provisioning of such a ship.