Foreign Affairs and Trade Legislation Amendment (Application of Criminal Code) Act 2001 (35 of 2001)

Schedule 1   Amendment of Acts

Passports Act 1938

30   At the end of section 9A

Add:

(2) Paragraphs (1)(a) to (f) (inclusive) do not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2). See subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.