STATUTORY RULES.
1951. No.
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REGULATION UNDER THE CUSTOMS ACT 1901-1950.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Customs Act 1901-1950.
Dated this eighteenth
day of April , 1951.
W. J. McKell
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Trade and Customs.
Amendment of the Customs Regulations. †
The Schedule to the Customs Regulations is amended by omitting Form 1a and inserting in its stead the following Form:—
“ GENERAL DECLARATION.
(Outward/Inward.)
Secs. 64, 114, | | | Form 1a. |
Regs. 32, 99, 101, 103. | | | |
Owner or Operator | | | |
Aircraft | Flight No. | Date | |
(Registration Marks and Nationality) | |
Point of Clearance | | For entry at | |
(Place and Country) | | (Place and Country) |
ITINERARY OF AIRCRAFT.
Airport. | Departure Date. | Airport. | Departure Date. |
| | | |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1951.
† Statutory Rules 1926, No. 203, as amended by Statutory Rules 1927, Nos. 17, 95 and 121; 1928, Nos. 47, 57, 74 and 95; 1929, Nos. 25, 50 and 127; 1930, Nos. 91, 138 and 140; 1931, Nos. 16, 42 and 90; 1932, No. 90; 1933, Nos. 21, 105, 106 and 129; 1934, Nos. 109 and 127; 1935, Nos. 1, 41, 69 and 113; 1936, Nos. 49 and 163; 1938, No. 111; 1939, No. 157; 1940, Nos. 203 and 256; 1940, Nos. 127 and 161; 1947, Nos. 29, 83, 94 and 152; 1948, No. 150; 1949, Nos. 34, 78, 95 and 111; and 1950, No. 17.
1063.—Price 3d. 9/26.2.1951.
No. of Manifests attached | Cargo |
Whenever a separate Cargo Manifest is not attached hereto, the information required below must be furnished. If no cargo is being carried, insert the word “ NONE ” in the Cargo Manifest.
CARGO MANIFEST.
Marks and Numbers on Packages. | Number and Types of Packages. | Nature of Goods. | From. | To. | Gross Weight. | | |
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I declare that this General Declaration, all statements and particulars contained therein, and in any attached manifests or stores lists are complete and contain to the best of my knowledge and belief an exact and true account of all—
| | | | |
Stores | | the above aircraft. | | |
Mail | Unladen from | | | |
| | | Signature | |
| | | | Pilot-in-Command ”. |
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1951 No. _______ (Customs Regulations Amendment) Regulations were enacted under the authority of the Customs Act 1901-1950, aiming to amend the Customs Regulations to enhance the administration of customs procedures for air travel. These regulations were made by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The primary objective of these amendments is to streamline and update the customs declaration forms used for aircraft, ensuring that they align with the evolving requirements of international and domestic air travel. This legislative instrument seeks to improve the accuracy and completeness of customs declarations for aircraft, facilitating smoother border control processes and enhancing the efficiency of customs operations.
Scope and Application
This legislative instrument, issued under the Customs Act 1901-1950, amends the Customs Regulations by replacing Form 1a with a new General Declaration form for aircraft. This form must be completed by the owner or operator of the aircraft, providing details such as the aircraft’s registration marks, nationality, flight number, date, point of clearance, and the itinerary of the aircraft. It applies specifically to the movement of goods and stores across international borders, whether laden or unladen, and mandates the submission of a cargo manifest detailing the marks, numbers, types, nature, and weights of the goods being transported. This regulation applies to all aircraft operators engaged in international flights within the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring compliance with customs requirements for the declaration of goods. Subordinate instruments may further extend or restrict the application of this regulation as needed.
Key Provisions
The regulation primarily modifies the Customs Regulations by introducing a new General Declaration form, which replaces Form 1a (sections 64, 114, Form 1a, regs 32, 99, 101, 103). This new form requires detailed information about the aircraft, such as the flight number, date, registration marks, nationality, point of clearance, and the intended destination. It also includes an itinerary specifying the departure dates from various airports, and details about the cargo being carried, if any. This form must be completed by the owner or operator of the aircraft and signed by the pilot-in-command.
Under the regulation, the main obligations imposed on the parties governed by it include the accurate completion of the General Declaration form, which must detail the aircraft’s information, its intended journey, and the nature of the cargo being transported. The form must be filled out comprehensively, with any cargo details provided either on the form itself or through an attached cargo manifest. In the case of no cargo, the word “NONE” must be explicitly stated. This ensures that all relevant information is transparent and available to customs authorities for inspection and verification.
Failure to comply with the requirements set out in the regulation may lead to various legal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the text, breaches of customs regulations generally attract severe penalties under the Customs Act 1901-1950. These can include substantial fines, the detention of goods, and in more serious cases, criminal charges. The exact penalties depend on the nature and severity of the breach, but the potential for significant financial and legal repercussions underscores the importance of strict adherence to the regulation.