Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00965:reg:6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00965
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6
Character Range: 10083–12298

6  Individuals who may be, or may have been, infected with listed human disease
 (1) This section applies to an individual who is entering Australian territory on a conveyance or vessel at a landing place or port in accordance with Division 2 or 3 of Part 4 of Chapter 4 of the Act if:
 (a) the individual has been identified in the report given by the operator of the conveyance or vessel under subsection 193(1) of the Act, or in information given to a biosecurity officer under subsection 194(1) of the Act, as having signs or symptoms of an illness or infection; or
 (b) the individual has been identified by a relevant official at the landing place or port as having signs or symptoms of an illness or infection; or
 (c) the National Focal Point has been notified under the International Health Regulations that the individual has, or has been exposed to, a listed human disease; or
 (d) before travelling to Australian territory, the individual had been in a country where individuals are known to be, or to have been, infected with a listed human disease.
 (2) A relevant official may require the individual to be screened (including by equipment or by being required to answer questions or provide information in writing) for the purpose of establishing whether the individual may be, or may have been, infected with a listed human disease.

Where requirements apply
 (3) 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.

Part 4—Travel history declarations