International Organisations (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1963

The Schedules

Fourth Schedule  

Section 6

Part I

Privileges and Immunities of Officer (other than High Officer) of International Organisation

1. Immunity from suit and from other legal process in respect of acts and things done in his capacity as such an officer.

2. Exemption from taxation on salaries and emoluments received from the organisation.

3. Exemption (including exemption of a spouse and any dependent relatives) from immigration restrictions and alien registration.

4. Exemption from the obligation to perform national service.

5. Exemption from currency or exchange restrictions to such extent as is accorded to an official, of comparable rank, forming part of a diplomatic mission.

6. The like repatriation facilities (including repatriation facilities for a spouse and any dependent relatives) in time of international crisis as are accorded to a diplomatic agent.

7. The right to import furniture and effects free of duties when first taking up a post in Australia and to export furniture and effects free of duties when leaving Australia on the termination of his functions.

Part II

Immunities of Former Officer (other than High Officer) of International Organisation

Immunity from suit and from other legal process in respect of acts and things done in his capacity as such an officer.