Refusal to complete an IPC what is the penalty?

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Its governed by the Customs Act:

Subsection 4A(1) of the Customs Act 1901 (the Act) defines an approved form as a form that is approved, by instrument in writing, by the Chief Executive Officer of Customs (CEO).


CEO of Boarder Control, so the Customs is a Corporation not Government, so its more likely policy not Law.
 
Looking forward to hearing how the OP goes arguing with BF that he is exempt from the law and doesn't have to fill out an IPC next time he travels. Please report back once you've been released :D

Noone is ever exempt from breaking the Law, (unless your a Politician, Banker, etc etc maybe).
No the passenger is just exercising his/her rights. That,s all. No one can force you to sign or fill in anything its YOU who has the power.
People seem to forget that.
 
Well, they're going to squeeze out all of your toothpaste. Probably arrange for a rectal exam (at your cost), and delay you forever. As well as eventually fining you.

What on earth would be the point of such silly behaviour?

Fill in the form. Say good morning to the Border person, and move on.
 
I dont understand why people cant refuse to be on that show and similar, like Highway Patrol or RBT, especially when the person is acting like a dick. How does a TV channel get right to broadcast you like that?

Edit: Dick isnt a censored word?

They consented, that's why some episodes show blurry face of passengers and BF staff its All consent
 
Go look at s168 of the Migration Act. It states that any person entering Australian, citizen or non-citizen, must present evidence of their identity (passport) AND provide any information required by the Act or the Regulations.

You’ve already been given what the Regs say re passenger cards and the penalty. It’s contained in Reg 3 if you want to read. Very clearly applies to citizens and non citizens.


Passport is proof and pix they took of you when you left Australia in the first place.
 
Well, they're going to squeeze out all of your toothpaste. Probably arrange for a rectal exam (at your cost), and delay you forever. As well as eventually fining you.

What on earth would be the point of such silly behaviour?

Fill in the form. Say good morning to the Border person, and move on.


I away's say good morning I only travel with hand luggage I dont care about the toothpaste, they will be cleaning up their own mess as for rectal exam had one done recently by my doctor, the prostrate is all good it was a breeze.
 
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Well, they're going to squeeze out all of your toothpaste. Probably arrange for a rectal exam (at your cost), and delay you forever. As well as eventually fining you.

What on earth would be the point of such silly behavior?

Fill in the form. Say good morning to the Border person, and move on.

The silly behavior you are referring too is called exercising our Rights, or dont many here under stand that.
 
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If you’re traveling to New Zealand, you should be aware of the Customs and Excise Act of 2018. It just went into effect at the beginning of October.

New Zealand Customs and Border agents can now demand passwords for any electronic devices you bring into the country. They can download the entire contents of your phone or laptop, and search through it for evidence of a crime.

Agents could always search phones and laptops at the border. But now they can fine you up to $5,000 ($3,300 USD) for refusing to hand over the passwords, codes, and encryption keys to your devices.

The new law also allows Customs agents to collect biometric data from anyone entering the country. That means they can take your fingerprints, photo, or iris scans, store them, and share them.

And even worse, New Zealand’s Customs website explains:

“Making an arrest without a warrant can now be done with no limitation to timeframe.”

So now you officially have no rights at the New Zealand border.

Agents can search your electronics without cause, and fine you for refusing to give out your password. They can collect, store, and share any of your biometric data they want.

They can arrest you without a court order, and hold you for as long as they like.

It’s not like New Zealand is some third world country… They actually adopted the Habeas Corpus Act in 1881 while under British rule.

Along with the the UK, USA, Australia, and Canada, New Zealand’s legal system is part of the Western tradition. This is the legal basis, starting with the Magna Carta, that protects common people’s rights against overreaching authorities.

And Australia is there also with Legislation being debated as we speak to protect us all, so they say.
Give me a break. 1984 is here.
 
Sorry to break it to you, but they can do that in Australia as well.
 
The silly behavior you are referring too is called exercising our Rights, or dont many here under stand that.
But according to the act, you dont have the right to not sign the IPC.

IPC must be completed. Completion includes the signature. If you dont want to sign the IPC, dont put yourself in the situation where a signature is required.

Its not that big a deal, considering they can take your phone and computer, look through it, get you to strip and touch your toes. On a scale of 1 to 10, why jump to 11 just to get a reaction out of people.
 
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The silly behavior you are referring too is called exercising our Rights, or dont many here under stand that.

And they will exercise their right to make your life as unpleasant as possible. And at the end of the day, they'll go home and probably have a laugh at the person who gave them such an opportunity.

At the end of the day, you'll probably still be at the airport.
 
The silly behavior you are referring too is called exercising our Rights, or dont many here under stand that.

Rights are important...and should be stood up for when there is a rational reason for doing so...but... refusing to fill in/sign a document as innocuous as the IPC? Im perplexed as to what "right' of note is being defended by such action... I don't see your refusal to do so as a rallying cry to the masses.... or any kind of "civil rights" moment. WHAT do YOU think is achieved by such action... and WHAT detrimental effect on YOU is avoided? Sorry, but Rosa Parks you ain't.
 
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And they will exercise their right to make your life as unpleasant as possible. And at the end of the day, they'll go home and probably have a laugh at the person who gave them such an opportunity.

At the end of the day, you'll probably still be at the airport.

I dont care about being at the airport. Let's see if the refusal will make them stay professional or turn them in criminals as some have suggested, by making things hard.

If I can help them have a laugh that will make my day, but they will work for it believe me, Our human rights are not forsale
 
CEO of Boarder Control, so the Customs is a Corporation not Government, so its more likely policy not Law.

Is that for tenants only? :p

Have a read of the Australian Border Force Act 2015 and tell me if it is a corporation or a Government body.

Australian citizens who refuse to complete an IPC may be penalised. Non-Australian citizens may be penalised and refused immigration clearance

I sometimes watch shows like RBT, Border Control etc. It is fun watching stupid people proving they are so stupid that the best they can be is an example of what not to aspire for.
 
Rights are important...and should be stood up for when there is a rational reason for doing so...but... refusing to fill in/sign a document as innocuous as the IPC? Im perplexed as to what "right' of note is being defended by such action... I don't see your refusal to do so as a rallying cry to the masses.... or any kind of "civil rights" moment. WHAT do YOU think is achieved by such action... and WHAT detrimental effect on YOU is avoided?

My right to say NO.

Im just asking the question and so far no one has given me the answer.

Lots of what might happen, and the inconvenience some would put the BF staff at etc It is their job.
And as some have mentioned they can already confiscate your laptop, phone passwords etc when you come in and do what they wish to the data.
Watch your bank balance and that nude selfie of your self-floating around the net somehow. Seriously if you think this is a triviale matter then its to late for you. Worse is yet to come Im sure.
 
I don't know what they are, but there would have to be processes in place for people who can't fill out a form due to physical (e.g. blind, no hands...) or intellectual (e.g. can't read/write, IQ<40) incapacity.

If you think about the process, the form is designed to give information to Border Force in a standardised format, for quick and easy processing, as well as making a formal, recorded declaration. It also acts as a guide for incoming passengers regarding what can't be transported across the border. All of this information can be presented and retrieved using other more time consuming methods.

If the OP is intent on not filling out the form, I would suggest going straight to a staffed immigration counter and NOT using smartgate. As human intervention will be required before they hit the customs' exit queue process.
 
I don't know what they are, but there would have to be processes in place for people who can't fill out a form due to physical (e.g. blind, no hands...) or intellectual (e.g. can't read/write, IQ<40) incapacity.

If you think about the process, the form is designed to give information to Border Force in a standardised format, for quick and easy processing, as well as making a formal, recorded declaration. It also acts as a guide for incoming passengers regarding what can't be transported across the border. All of this information can be presented and retrieved using other more time consuming methods.

If the OP is intent on not filling out the form, I would suggest going straight to a staffed immigration counter and NOT using smartgate. As human intervention will be required before they hit the customs' exit queue process.


Yes they could but that could land them no man's land as once your gone through the passport control then technically your in Australia. going the other path might stop you from entering., just saying
 
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