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Appendix F - Commonwealth legislation under which Customs has powers

This list is not exhaustive and does not include delegated legislation, such as regulations.

Primary legislation that Customs has powers under

• Customs Act 1901
• Customs Tariff Act 1995
• Customs Tariff (Anti-Dumping) Act 1975
• Trademarks Act 1995
• Copyright Act 1995
• Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905

Other legislation that Customs exercises powers under

• Narcotic Drugs Act 1967
• Psychotropic Substances Act 1976
• Migration Act 1958
• Fisheries Management Act 1991
• Australian Postal Corporation Act 1989
• National Health Act 1953
• Quarantine Act 1908
• Financial Transactions Reporting Act 1998
• Crimes Act 1914

Administrative Acts that Customs complies with

• Customs Administration Act 1985
• Privacy Act 1988
• Public Service Act 1999
• Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997
• Freedom of Information Act 1982
• Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977
• Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991

Other legislation which Customs collects charges and revenue under

• Customs Depot Licensing Charges Act 1997
• Customs (Tariff Concessions System Validations) Act 1989
• Customs Undertakings (Penalties) Act 1981
• Customs Securities (Penalties) Act 1981
• Customs Tariff (Rate Alteration) Act 1988
• Import Processing Charges Act 1997
• Passenger Movement Charge Act 1978
• Passenger Movement Charge Collection Act 1978

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