![]() technical specifications and operating arrangements of the equipment will conform with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)'s requirements (missions and posts should seek ACMA's guidance before requesting a licence and inform Protocol Branch of the approach to ACMA).reciprocal approval will be given to an Australian diplomatic mission or consular post in the country making the request.5.2.2 Radio transmittersĪ licence is required to operate a radio transmitter.Ī request for a licence should be made via note verbale to Protocol Branch stating the following: Any use of a diplomatic bag or courier to import or export items in contravention of Australia's laws, including firearms or illicit goods, will be treated with the utmost seriousness. Official diplomatic bags should only contain diplomatic documents or articles intended for official use. Mission staff must meet couriers in the public arrivals area of the airport and will not be granted escorted access to the baggage area to assist couriers. Protocol Branch are unable to liaise with airlines on behalf of the mission. Missions requiring tarmac access for the unloading of large diplomatic bags from the cargo hold should contact their airline well in advance to organise access. Where Protocol Branch has been notified by a mission of a diplomatic courier arrival, these details will be passed to Australian Border Force (ABF).Īirport facilitation will not be provided to couriers. It is the responsibility of missions to liaise with the relevant airport and airline if they wish to request an exemption to aviation security screening for diplomatic bags.ĭiplomatic couriers and their personal baggage are subject to normal aviation security screening procedures. Aviation screening at Australian airports is not undertaken by representatives or agents of the Australian Government, but by security personnel acting on behalf of airlines. This is to ensure the safety of all air travellers and is not considered a breach of Article 27 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. In accordance with worldwide practice for air travel, diplomatic bags may be screened and/or searched before international or domestic air travel is permitted. Official diplomatic bags that are clearly marked and sealed, with appropriate accompanying documentation, will not be screened, opened or inspected by Australian authorities. 5.2 Missions and posts - freedom of communication 5.2.1 Diplomatic bags and couriers Under the DPI and CPI Acts, all or any privileges or immunities may be withdrawn from another country's mission, posts or personnel in Australia if the privileges and immunities accorded to Australia's mission, posts or personnel in that country are less than those accorded in Australia. In rare circumstances where an Australian national is given diplomatic or consular accreditation, their immunities will be limited to acts performed in the exercise of official functions.įurther information on immunities by category of representative can be found in the summary of Immunities of Foreign Representatives. Immunities are generally limited to acts performed in the exercise of consular functions ('functional immunity'). Privileges and immunities of consular officials, including honorary consuls, are more restricted than those of diplomatic staff. Under Australia's Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1967 ('the DPI Act') and Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1972 ('the CPI Act'), diplomatic missions, consular posts, their staff and family members who form part of staff households, enjoy privileges and immunities in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961 and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963. 5.4.2 Claiming a refund of Australian superannuation contributionsĥ.1 Operation of the diplomatic and consular conventions in Australia.5.3.2 Unaccompanied personal effects – customs and quarantine processes.5.3 Personal baggage – accredited officials and dependants.5.2 Missions and posts – freedom of communication. ![]() 5.1 Operation of the diplomatic and consular conventions in Australia.
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