Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00965:reg:4b
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00965
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 4B
Character Range: 5676–7332

4B  Secondary screening—declaration relating to stays in yellow fever risk countries or areas
 (1) This section applies to an individual who:
 (a) is entering Australian territory at a landing place or port in accordance with Division 2 or 3 of Part 4 of Chapter 4 of the Act; and
 (b) had been in Africa, South America, Central America or the Caribbean at any time in the 6 days before entering the landing place or port.
 (2) The individual must declare to a relevant official whether the person had stayed overnight or longer in a yellow fever risk country or area at any time in the 6 days before entering the landing place or port.
 (3) If the individual makes a declaration as required by subsection (2) orally, the individual must also make the declaration in writing if a relevant official asks the individual to do so.

Where requirements apply
 (4) The requirements in this section apply at the landing place or port (as applicable).
Note 1: An individual who fails to comply with a requirement that applies to the individual under this section may contravene a civil penalty provision (see section 46 of the Act).
Note 2: A person may commit an offence or contravene a civil penalty provision if the person provides false or misleading information or documents (see sections 137.1 and 137.2 of the Criminal Code and sections 532 and 533 of the Act).
Note 3: For protections for children or incapable persons who are subject to the requirements in this section, see Subdivision B of Division 2 of Part 1 of Chapter 2 of the Act.
Note 4: Part 2 of Chapter 11 of the Act deals with confidentiality of personal information collected under the Act.