Customs and Other Legislation Amendment (Australian Border Force) Regulation 2015 (90 of 2015)

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Department administered by the Minister administering the Australian Border Force Act 2015

(a) verifying the identity or status of travellers and consignees of cargo or postal articles; or

(b) verifying the identity and status of importers and exporters; or

(c) checking the accuracy of information given to that Department or to a Collector (within the meaning of the Customs Act 1901); or

(d) verifying the identity of individuals on behalf of:

(i) the government of another country; or

(ii) a law enforcement administration under an international agreement or arrangement; or

(e) surveillance purposes; or

(f) facilitating travel to Australia, or entry to Australia, for an Australian citizen who may have lost his or her passport; or

(g) enabling airport officers to identify travellers and confirm their status; or

(h) assisting investigations and compliance staff in the detection of persons suspected of:

(i) being in Australia unlawfully; or

(ii) working without authority; or

(iii) being involved in people smuggling; or

(iv) committing offences against legislation administered by that Department