Australian Border Force (Oath and Affirmation) Rule 2015 (Cth)

Australian Border Force (Oath and Affirmation) Rule 2015

I, Peter Dutton, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, make the following rule.

Dated 3 June 2015

Peter Dutton

Minister for Immigration and Border Protection

1Name

This is the Australian Border Force (Oath and Affirmation) Rule 2015.

2Commencement

This instrument commences on 1 July 2015.

3Authority

This instrument is made under the Australian Border Force Act 2015.

4Definitions

In this instrument:

Actmeans the Australian Border Force Act 2015.

officer of the Australian Border Force means an Immigration and Border Protection worker in the Australian Border Force.

5Oath and affirmation

For subsections 13(1) and 24(1) of the Act, the oath in in the form set out in Form 1 of Schedule 1 and the affirmation in the form set out in Form 2 of Schedule 1 are prescribed.

Schedule 1—Form of oath and affirmation

Form 1—Oath for Australian Border Force Commissioner or officer of the Australian Border Force

(section 5)

I, [*insert name], swear on the [*insert religious book] to conduct myself with integrity and honesty in the exercise of my powers and performance of my duties as [*the Commissioner/*an officer] of the Australian Border Force.

I will uphold the significant trust that is placed in me as a result of my role. I will, to the best of my ability, skill and knowledge, faithfully and professionally discharge all my duties according to law, and in such a manner that at all times upholds the good reputation of the Australian Border Force.

So help me[*God/*a god recognised by his or her religion].

* Delete if not applicable

Form 2—Affirmation for Australian Border Force Commissioner or officer of the Australian Border Force

(section 5)

I, [*insert name], solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will conduct myself with integrity and honesty in the exercise of my powers and performance of my duties as [*the Commissioner/*an officer] of the Australian Border Force.

I will uphold the significant trust that is placed in me as a result of my role. I will, to the best of my ability, skill and knowledge, faithfully and professionally discharge all my duties according to law, and in such a manner that at all times upholds the good reputation of the Australian Border Force.

* Delete if not applicable