Customs Act 1901

The Comptroller-General of Customs may establish controlled trials. A controlled trial is for a period of up to 12 months, with a possible one-off extension of up to 6 months.

Entities may apply or be invited to participate in a controlled trial.

Entities participating in a controlled trial:

(a) may be released from certain obligations under this Act; or

(b) may be required to satisfy certain obligations under this Act in a different way to that required by this Act; or

(c) may be required to comply with additional obligations; or

(d) may receive benefits of a certain kind.