COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
CEO INSTRUMENT OF APPROVAL No. 44 of 2002
CUSTOMS ACT 1901
I, LIONEL BARRIE WOODWARD, Chief Executive Officer of Customs, under section 4A and subsection 64ACB(6) of the Customs Act 1901 (the Act), hereby approve the attached “Electronic Reporting of Aircraft Crew - IFACT System” statement as the approved statement for the purpose of transmitting an electronic report on crew who will be on board an aircraft at the time of its arrival at an airport, using the International Flight Advance Crew Transfer (IFACT) system.
This statement is approved for use on and from 5 January 2003.
Dated: 4 December 2002
LIONEL BARRIE WOODWARD
Chief Executive Officer of Customs
ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF AIRCRAFT CREW - IFACT SYSTEM
APPROVED STATEMENT: SECTION 64ACB OF THE CUSTOMS ACT 1901
INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED
Item | Short Title | Description |
1. | Record Type | The identifier for specifying the record type as a header record. |
2. | Flight Header ID | The identifier for the aircraft operator supplying advance electronic crew data. |
3. | Flight Number | The flight number used by the aircraft operator for the air service on which a crew member will cross the Australian border. |
4. | Actual Flight Date | The actual date that the air service will cross the Australian border. |
5. | Flight Type | The identifier for the direction of the air service crossing the Australian border to specify whether it is arriving or departing. |
6. | Arrival/Departure Port | The location code for the first Australian port where the air service is arriving or the location code for the Australian port where the air service will cross the Australian border. |
7. | Record Type | The identifier for specifying the record type as a crew detail record. |
8. | Surname | The surname or family name of a crew member on the air service crossing the Australian border. |
9. | 1st Given Name | The first given name of a crew member on the air service crossing the Australian border. |
10. | Other Given Name(s) | The other given name(s) of a crew member on the air service crossing the Australian border. |
11. | Travel Document ID | The passport number or visa number of a crew member on the air service crossing the Australian border. |
12. | Date of Birth | The date of birth of a crew member on the air service crossing the Australian border. |
13. | Gender | The identifier for the gender of a crew member on the air service crossing the Australian border to specify whether they are male, female or undeclared. |
14. | Country of Citizenship | The International Air Transport Association two character country code identifying the country of citizenship of a crew member on the air service crossing the Australian border |
15. | Originator | The identifier for the originator of the crew detail record(s). |
16. | Record type | The identifier for specifying the record type as a trailer record. |
17. | Record Description | The description of the record type. |
18. | Crew Count | A count of the number of crew detail records supplied. |
Overview
The Customs Act 1901, enacted by the Australian Parliament, serves as the primary legislative framework governing the regulation of goods and services crossing the Australian border. This legislation was introduced to address the need for effective border control, customs duties, and the facilitation of trade. The CEO Instrument of Approval No. 44 of 2002 amends the Customs Act 1901 to facilitate the electronic reporting of aircraft crew using the International Flight Advance Crew Transfer (IFACT) system. This legislative instrument was approved by Lionel Barrie Woodward, Chief Executive Officer of Customs, under section 4A and subsection 64ACB(6) of the Act. The policy objective is to ensure accurate and timely information on aircraft crew members, thereby enhancing border security and streamlining customs clearance processes for international flights.
Scope and Application
The "Electronic Reporting of Aircraft Crew - IFACT System" approved statement, approved under section 64ACB of the Customs Act 1901, applies to the transmission of electronic reports on aircraft crew who will be on board an aircraft at the time of its arrival at an Australian airport. This applies to aircraft operators and crew members whose flights cross the Australian border, necessitating the use of the International Flight Advance Crew Transfer (IFACT) system. The geographic reach of this legislation is national, encompassing all flights entering Australian territory. The approved statement specifies the information to be provided, including flight details, crew member personal information, and travel document details. This statement is approved for use on and from 5 January 2003 and does not specify any exclusions or exemptions. Subordinate instruments may further extend or restrict the application of this statement as required by the Customs Act 1901.
Key Provisions
The legislative instrument F2006B11689, approved under sections 4A and 64ACB(6) of the Customs Act 1901, provides the framework for the electronic reporting of aircraft crew using the International Flight Advance Crew Transfer (IFACT) system. The key provisions of this instrument include the specific information that must be provided in the electronic report, which is detailed in section 64ACB of the Customs Act 1901. This information encompasses various identifiers and personal details of the crew members, including their surnames, given names, travel document identification, date of birth, gender, country of citizenship, and the flight details such as flight number, flight type, and the actual flight date.
Entities governed by this legislation, primarily the aircraft operators, have specific obligations to ensure the timely and accurate electronic submission of crew details. They must submit the required information in the format specified by the approved statement. This includes providing a flight header ID, flight number, actual flight date, flight type, and arrival/departure port details. Furthermore, operators must detail the crew members on the air service, including their personal information such as surnames, given names, travel document ID, date of birth, gender, and country of citizenship. The submission must conclude with a trailer record that includes a count of the crew detail records supplied.
Failure to comply with the requirements of this legislation can result in civil or criminal consequences. Although the specific penalties are not detailed within the legislative instrument, breaches of the Customs Act 1901 can lead to significant penalties under Australian law. Civil penalties may include fines, while criminal penalties can encompass imprisonment, reflecting the seriousness of non-compliance with customs regulations. The precise penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any relevant precedents set by Australian courts.