Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00965:reg:7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00965
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7
Character Range: 12298–14606

7  Providing travel history declaration on request

Individuals on international flights
 (1) Subsection (2) applies to an individual who is entering Australian territory on an aircraft at a landing place in accordance with Division 2 of Part 4 of Chapter 4 of the Act if the flight commenced outside Australian territory.
 (2) If:
 (a) a relevant official reasonably suspects that the individual has, or has been exposed to, a listed human disease; and
 (b) a relevant official asks the individual to do so;
the individual must declare to a relevant official the individual's international travel history for the 14 days before the day the flight commenced.

Individuals on international voyages
 (3) Subsection (4) applies to an individual who is entering Australian territory on a vessel at a port in accordance with Division 3 of Part 4 of Chapter 4 of the Act if the voyage commenced outside Australian territory.
 (4) If:
 (a) a relevant official reasonably suspects that the individual has, or has been exposed to, a listed human disease; and
 (b) a relevant official asks the individual to do so;
the individual must declare to a relevant official the individual's international travel history for the 14 days before the day the voyage ended.

Making declarations in writing
 (5) If an individual makes a declaration as required by subsection (2) or (4) orally, the individual must also make the declaration in writing if a relevant official asks the individual to do so.

Where requirements apply
 (6) 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.