Personal Identifiers Collected from Persons in Fisheries or Environment Detention
15 October 2007 - Legislation change
Client summary
From 15 October 2007 the Migration Regulations 1994 ('the Regulations') are amended to ensure that personal identifiers collected from a person in fisheries or environment detention do not need to be collected again if that person becomes an unlawful non-citizen immediately after a period of fisheries or environment detention, provided an authorised officer is satisfied as to the usability and integrity of the personal identifiers, and is satisfied that no further personal identifiers are required.
Affected legislation
The following provisions of the Regulations are amended:
Regulation 3.30 of Division 3.4 of Part 3.
Additional information: None.
Transitional provisions:These amendments apply to all persons who are in detention under the provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the Fisheries Management Act 1991 or the Torres Strait Fisheries Act 1984 on or after 15 October 2007.
Forms: No changes required.
Instructions: PAM3 has been amended to reflect these changes.