Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01916:reg:6:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01916
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 5840–8087

Act; and
 (b) concessions under section 11C of the Act in relation to acquisitions mentioned in Division 4.

Immunity from financial restrictions
 (10) The ICRC has immunity from laws and regulations in relation to exchange control and related matters, and may, while carrying out its activities:
 (a) hold funds, currency of any kind and other financial assets, and operate accounts in any currency; and
 (b) transfer its funds or currency to, from and within Australia, and convert any currency held by it into any other currency.

Privileges and immunities relating to communications
 (11) The ICRC's official mail and other official communications and correspondence must receive treatment that is no less favourable than that given to any intergovernmental organisation or diplomatic mission in Australia in relation to priorities, rates, taxes, fees and surcharges.
 (12) The ICRC's official communications and correspondence to and from the ICRC's premises must not be censored.
 (13) The confidentiality of ICRC reports, correspondence and other communications must be respected, and the contents of these reports, communications and other correspondence must not be:
 (a) divulged to persons or organisations other than the persons for whom they are intended; or
 (b) used in the course of legal proceedings;
without prior written authorisation from the ICRC.
 (14) The ICRC may use all appropriate means of communication, including electronic communication, and has the right to use codes or cipher for its official communications and correspondence.
 (15) The ICRC has the right to dispatch and receive correspondence and other communications by courier or in sealed bags, with the same privileges, immunities and facilities as diplomatic couriers and bags.
 (16) The ICRC may, in compliance with applicable Australian laws:
 (a) operate a corporate network between its offices within and outside Australia for voice and data services; and
 (b) install and operate in Australia point‑to‑point telecommunication facilities and other communication and transmission facilities as may be necessary to facilitate communications with the ICRC's premises within and outside Australia.

Division 2—Privileges and immunities of delegates of ICRC