Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01916:schedule:1:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01916
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 1 (pt 4/5)
Character Range: 24993–27844

8. The ICRC and its personnel will respect the laws and regulations in force in Australia, as maybe relevant before they enter, and from the moment they arrive in the country and may benefit from their protection.

9. The privileges, immunities, exemptions and facilities accorded in this Arrangement are granted in the interest of the ICRC and not for the personal benefit of the individuals themselves. Persons accorded privileges and immunities by way of this Arrangement are under a duty to obey the laws and regulations of Australia. The ICRC will waive the immunity accorded to any person if, in its opinion, such immunity would impede the course of justice and the waiver would not prejudice the purposes for which the immunities are accorded.

10. The ICRC will take every measure to ensure that the privileges, immunities, exemptions and facilities conferred by this Arrangement are not abused and for this purpose will establish such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary and expedient. There will be consultation between the Government and the ICRC, should the Government consider that an abuse has occurred.

10. ICRC Representatives on Temporary Mission

Representatives of the ICRC on temporary mission in Australia will, in respect of acts and things done in their capacity as such a representative, enjoy the same privileges and immunities as outlined in sub‑paragraphs (1), (2), (5) and (6) of paragraph 9 of this Arrangement.

11. Confidentiality of ICRC Communications

The Government of Australia undertakes to respect the confidentiality of ICRC reports, correspondence and other communications. This includes an undertaking not to divulge their contents to persons and/or organisations other than the designated recipients and not using them in the course of legal proceedings without prior written authorisation from the ICRC.

12. Identity Document and Commission

1. Delegates of the ICRC and ICRC representatives on temporary mission will hold a document called "Identity document and commission", attesting to the bearer's status as an ICRC staff member.

2. The possession of such a document, however, will not remove the need for Delegates of the ICRC and ICRC‑representatives on temporary missions to hold an official or personal passport issued from their national authority as evidence of identity.

3. Delegates of the ICRC and ICRC representatives on temporary missions will be required to hold valid visas in order to travel to, enter and remain in Australia and will be required to comply with any visa restrictions or conditions.

13. Cooperation with the Host Country

1. The ICRC will co‑operate with the authorities at all times with a view to preventing any form of abuse of the privileges, immunities and facilities provided for in this Arrangement.

2. The ICRC may waive the immunity granted to