Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00965:reg:4a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00965
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 4A
Character Range: 4362–5676

4A  Initial screening—declaration relating to travel in yellow fever risk regions
 (1) This section applies to an individual who 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.
 (2) The individual must, in writing, declare to a relevant official whether the person 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.

Where requirement applies
 (3) The requirement in this section applies 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.