Customs Act 1901
Directions relating to cargo terminals
102EB(1)
An authorised officer may give a written direction to a cargo terminal operator of a cargo terminal requiring the operator to:
(a) carry out remedial work at or near the terminal to address security concerns; or
(b) install a closed-circuit television system for the terminal; or
(c) keep all footage from a closed-circuit television system.
Directions relating to goods
102EB(2)
An authorised officer may give a written direction to:
(a) a cargo terminal operator of a cargo terminal; or
(b) a cargo handler in relation to a cargo terminal.
102EB(3)
A direction given under subsection (2) may relate to all or any of the following:
(a) the movement of goods subject to customs control into, within or out of the terminal;
(b) the loading, unloading or handling of goods subject to customs control at the terminal;
(c) the storage, packing or unpacking of goods subject to customs control at the terminal.
102EB(4)
A direction given under subsection (1) or (2) is not a legislative instrument.
Other directions
102EB(5)
An authorised officer may, for the purpose of:
(a) preventing interference with goods subject to customs control at a cargo terminal; or
(b) preventing interference with the exercise of the powers or the performance of the functions of the authorised person or another authorised person in respect of a cargo terminal or of goods subject to customs control at the terminal;
give directions to any person at the terminal.
102EB(6)
If a direction is given under subsection (5) in writing, the direction is not a legislative instrument.
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