Customs Act 1901
Notice under Section 15
Boarding Station Appointment
Appointment No. 2542
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 Fighter 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 1.5 hectares and contained by a line commencing at a point which lies approximately 60 metres south of the centre of Taxiway A6 at a point (1) Latitude 12° 25’ 15.03” South, Longitude 130° 53’ 20.85” East; then in an east south easterly direction and parallel to Taxiway 45 for a distance of approximately 260 metres to a point Latitude 12° 25’ 17.79” South, Longitude 130° 53’ 29.02” East; then in a south south-westerly direction for a distance of approximately 58 metres to a point Latitude 12° 25’ 19.56” South, Longitude 130° 53’ 28.39” East; then in a west north westerly direction for a distance of approximately 260 metres to a point Latitude 12° 25’ 16.79” South, Longitude 130° 53’ 20.23” East; then in a north north-easterly direction for a distance of approximately 58 metres to the point of commencement.
The map below shows an aerial view of these limits.
(c) Pursuant to subsection 15(3) the Fighter 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 by the Australian Parliament, serves as the principal legislation governing the regulation of goods and people crossing the Australian border. The Act was introduced to address the need for comprehensive border control and customs regulation to ensure the smooth and secure movement of goods and people across Australia's borders. The policy objective of the Act is to facilitate legitimate trade and travel while protecting the nation from illegal imports, smuggling, and other border-related threats. Under the authority of the Customs Act 1901, a Notice was issued under Section 15 to appoint the Fighter Replenishment Apron Boarding Station at RAAF Base Darwin Airport in the Northern Territory as a limited use boarding station for military aircraft only, effective from 25 January 2013. This appointment was made by Jeff Buckpitt, the delegate of the Chief Executive Officer of Customs, and the notice outlines the specific geographic coordinates and limits of the designated boarding station.
Scope and Application
The Customs Act 1901, through its appointment of the Fighter Replenishment Apron Boarding Station at RAAF Base Darwin Airport in the Northern Territory, delineates a specific area for limited use boarding of military aircraft. This appointment is made under the authority delegated to the National Director, Passengers Division, and it is intended to facilitate the boarding and disembarkation of military personnel and equipment. The described boarding station encompasses an area of approximately 1.5 hectares and is bounded by specific geographic coordinates, ensuring precise demarcation of the facility's limits. This appointment underscores the application of the Customs Act within the Commonwealth jurisdiction, specifically catering to the operational needs of military aircraft and thereby excluding civilian aircraft and general public use. The act restricts the use of this boarding station to military purposes, thereby maintaining a clear boundary on its application and ensuring compliance with the legislative intent.
Key Provisions
The Customs Act 1901, through Notice under Section 15, establishes a specific area as a boarding station for military aircraft, namely the Fighter Replenishment Apron Boarding Station at RAAF Base Darwin Airport in the Northern Territory. This notice, issued by Jeff Buckpitt, a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer of Customs, includes the precise geographic coordinates delineating the boundaries of this boarding station. The area specified spans approximately 1.5 hectares and is defined by a series of coordinates starting from a point south of Taxiway A6, moving in an east-southeasterly direction, then south-southwesterly, west-northwesterly, and finally north-northeasterly back to the starting point (Section 15(2)). The notice also specifies that this boarding station is designated for limited use by military aircraft only (Section 15(3)).
Under this Act, the designated boarding station must be used strictly in accordance with the outlined limitations. The primary obligation is that the area can only be used for boarding and related activities involving military aircraft. This restriction ensures that the boarding station serves its intended purpose without any deviation that could compromise security or operational integrity. Compliance with these terms is crucial for the effective functioning of the boarding station as a military facility.
Failure to adhere to the specified use of the boarding station could result in various legal repercussions. The Customs Act 1901 does not explicitly detail the penalties for breaching the terms of this notice; however, general provisions within the Act may apply. Generally, breaches of Customs Act provisions can lead to civil or criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. For instance, unauthorized use of the boarding station could potentially be construed as contravening the Act’s broader regulations concerning customs areas, leading to enforcement actions by the relevant authorities. The severity of penalties would depend on the specific nature and impact of the breach, but it could include significant financial penalties and other legal consequences.