Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01916:reg:16
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01916
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 16
Character Range: 15930–17157

16  Cooperation with Australia
 (1) The ICRC must cooperate at all times, and take every measure, to prevent any form of abuse of the privileges and immunities mentioned in this regulation.
 (2) The ICRC and its personnel must respect Australian law:
 (a) before they enter Australia, so far as Australian law is relevant; and
 (b) from the moment they arrive in Australia and may benefit from the protection of Australian law.
 (3) The ICRC must inform Australian authorities of:
 (a) arrivals in and departures from Australia of ICRC personnel; and
 (b) the titles and functions of ICRC personnel working in Australia.
 (4) An ICRC Delegate or an ICRC representative on temporary mission in Australia must hold a document called an "Identity document and commission", attesting to the holder's status as an ICRC staff member.
 (5) Subsection (4) does not remove the requirement for the Delegate or representative to hold an official or personal passport issued from the delegate's or representative's country of residence as evidence of identity.
 (6) The Delegate or representative must:
 (a) hold a valid visa in order to travel to, enter and remain in Australia; and
 (b) comply with any visa restrictions or conditions.