Customs Act 1901

PART XII - OFFICERS  

Division 1 - Powers of officers  

Subdivision JA - Powers to monitor and audit - Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement  

SECTION 214BAA   214BAA   SIMPLIFIED OUTLINE  

The following is a simplified outline of this Subdivision:

•	This Subdivision allows certain officers ( verification officers ) to enter premises, and to exercise certain powers ( AUSFTA verification powers ) in or on the premises, for the purpose of verifying information relating to the export, production or transportation of textile and clothing goods that are exported to the US.
•	However, verification officers may only enter premises under this Subdivision with the occupier's consent.
•	In entering premises and exercising AUSFTA verification powers, verification officers may be accompanied by US customs officials, but only with the occupier's consent.