Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00952:reg:8:p87
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00952
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 8 (pt 87/100)
Character Range: 267705–270189

or Territory.
 (3) In addition, a person is authorised to pass through a screening point with a weapon or prohibited item in his or her possession if:
 (a) the person is:
 (i) an inspector of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of a State or Territory; or
 (ii) an officer of any other organisation that has as one of its objects the promotion of the welfare of, or the prevention of cruelty to, animals; and
 (b) the person has the weapon or prohibited item in his or her possession in connection with carrying out an inspection related to the welfare of any animals in a maritime security zone or on board a security regulated ship; and
 (c) the inspection is authorised by a law of the State or Territory in which the maritime security zone or the ship is located.

7.50  Authorised carriage or possession of weapons or prohibited items on board regulated Australian ships
 (1) This regulation applies for sections 122, 123, 129 and 130 of the Act.
 (2) A person is authorised to carry, or otherwise have in his or her possession, a weapon or prohibited item on board a regulated Australian ship if the person is:
 (a) a maritime security guard, an SSO, or a licensed security guard, who is on duty; or
 (b) the master of the ship, or a PSO, PFSO or screening officer, who has the weapon or prohibited item in his or her possession for the purpose of securing the weapon or prohibited item for carriage on the ship; or
 (c) an ADF member who is on duty; or
 (d) a veterinarian, or a biosecurity officer, who has the weapon or prohibited item in his or her possession for the purpose of controlling or euthanasing animals on board the ship; or
 (e) a biosecurity officer who has the weapon or prohibited item in his or her possession for the purpose of eradicating pests or treating diseases on board the ship; or
 (f) an officer of a State or Territory department who has the weapon or prohibited item in his or her possession for the purpose of eradicating pests or treating diseases on board the ship under a law of the State or Territory.
 (3) In addition, a person is authorised to carry, or otherwise have in his or her possession, a weapon or prohibited item on board a regulated Australian ship if:
 (a) the person is:
 (i) an inspector of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of a State or Territory; or
 (ii) an officer of any other organisation that has as one of its objects the promotion of the welfare of, or the prevention