Customs Act 1901
Notice under Section 15
Boarding Station Appointment
Appointment No. 2541
I, Jeff Buckpitt, delegate of the Chief Executive Officer of Customs, under subsection 15(2) of the Customs Act 1901;
(a) appoint the area known as the Bomber Replenishment Apron Boarding Station, RAAF Base Darwin Airport in the territory of Northern Territory as a boarding station; and
(b) fix the limits of that boarding station in accordance with the description set out below;
All of that piece of hard standing, being an area of approximately 3.31 hectares and contained by a line commencing at a point which lies approximately 60 metres south of Taxiway A5 at a point (1) Latitude 12° 25’ 03.70” South, Longitude 130° 52’ 46.93” East; then in an east south easterly direction and parallel to Taxiway 45 for a distance of approximately 457 metres to a point Latitude 12° 25’ 08.43” South, Longitude 130° 53’ 01.28” East; then in a south south-westerly direction for a distance of approximately 72 metres to a point Latitude 12° 25’ 10.68” South, Longitude 130° 53’ 00.49” East; then in a west north westerly direction for a distance of approximately 457 metres to a point Latitude 12° 25’ 05.91” South, Longitude 130° 52’ 46.16” East; then in a north north-easterly direction for a distance of approximately 72 metres to the point of commencement.
The map below shows an aerial view of these limits.
(c) Pursuant to subsection 15(3) the Bomber Replenishment Apron Boarding Station, RAAF Base Darwin Airport is a limited use boarding station for military aircraft only.
Geographic coordinates are referenced to the Geodetic Datum Australia (GDA94, MGA Zone 52).
Dated the 25th day of January 2013
Jeff Buckpitt
National Director
Passengers Division
Overview
The Customs Act 1901, enacted to regulate and administer the import and export of goods into and out of Australia, was updated through a notice under section 15 to address a specific logistical need for military operations. The 2013 notice, issued by Jeff Buckpitt as a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer of Customs, appoints the Bomber Replenishment Apron Boarding Station at RAAF Base Darwin Airport as a limited use boarding station for military aircraft only. This addition to the Customs Act serves to streamline customs procedures for military activities, ensuring that military operations are not unduly delayed or complicated by customs formalities. The notice fixes the geographical limits of the boarding station and specifies that it is designated for military use, thereby facilitating smoother coordination between customs and military logistics.
Scope and Application
The Customs Act 1901, through this specific notice, designates the Bomber Replenishment Apron Boarding Station at RAAF Base Darwin Airport within the Northern Territory as a boarding station. This appointment, effective as of the date of the notice, applies to the precise geographical area defined by the coordinates provided, encompassing a total of approximately 3.31 hectares. This boarding station is intended for limited use exclusively by military aircraft, as stipulated under subsection 15(3) of the Act. The appointment and its limits are set out with precision, ensuring clear demarcation and understanding of the area's bounds and intended use. The notice, signed by Jeff Buckpitt, the delegate of the Chief Executive Officer of Customs, establishes the station’s purpose and operational constraints, reinforcing the regulatory framework within which this boarding station must operate.
Key Provisions
The Customs Act 1901 (section 15) provides the framework for the establishment of boarding stations, which are specific areas designated for the boarding of aircraft. In this case, the legislation appoints the Bomber Replenishment Apron Boarding Station at RAAF Base Darwin Airport in the Northern Territory as a limited-use boarding station for military aircraft only (section 15(2)). The precise boundaries of this boarding station are meticulously described using geographic coordinates and distances from specific points, ensuring clarity on the area covered by the designation (section 15(3)).
The Act imposes certain obligations on the parties involved with the designated boarding station. Firstly, the appointment of the Bomber Replenishment Apron Boarding Station must comply with the detailed geographic and directional descriptions provided in the notice. These descriptions are anchored to the Geodetic Datum Australia (GDA94, MGA Zone 52), which serves as the authoritative reference for the location and extent of the boarding station. Additionally, the station's limited use for military aircraft only must be strictly adhered to, barring any non-military aircraft from boarding within the specified area.
The Customs Act 1901 does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches related to this particular boarding station appointment. However, breaches of the Act in general can lead to civil or criminal penalties. For example, unauthorised boarding or landing of aircraft can result in civil penalties, such as fines up to $16,200 for individuals and $81,000 for corporations, under the Act or other relevant aviation regulations. Criminal offences may incur heavier penalties, depending on the severity and circumstances of the breach. The precise penalties are not specified in this notice but are governed by the broader legal framework provided by the Customs Act 1901 and associated regulations.