Border Security Legislation Amendment Act 2002 (64 of 2002)

Schedule 10   The issue and use of firearms and personal defence equipment

Customs Act 1901

4   Subsection 189A(5)

Insert:

officer authorised to carry arms means an officer of Customs who is authorised, in writing, by the CEO to use approved firearms and approved items of personal defence equipment issued by an authorised arms issuing officer for either or both of the purposes specified in subparagraphs (1)(a)(i) and (ii) of this section.