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What is the change? A law that expands the collection of travellers’ biometric data will be implemented 16 February 2016.
What does the change mean? The Biometrics Act gives immigration authorities broad powers and greater flexibility to require biometric data and personal identifying information from all travellers, including minors.
Background: The Biometrics Act amends the Migration Act 1958 by consolidating provisions relating to collection of personal identifiers and strengthening existing legislation. The Act received Royal Assent on 26 August, and the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection has now set its implementation date for 16 February.
Key provisions of the Biometrics Act will:
BAL Analysis: Foreign employees and all travellers should be prepared to have their biometrics collected at entry ports or other locations when entering Australia.
This alert has been provided by BAL Australia. For additional information, please contact australia@bal.com.
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