When and where evidence to be presented
(1) Subject to this section, a person required to comply with section 166 who enters Australia at a port must comply: (a) if paragraph (b) or (c) does not apply—at that port; or (b) if the person is required by an officer to comply at a particular on‑port—at that on‑port; or (c) if the person is allowed by an officer to comply at the port or a particular on‑port—at either of them. (2) Subject to subsection (4), a person required to comply with section 166 who enters Australia otherwise than at a port must comply at a prescribed place within a prescribed period after entering. (3) If: (a) a person proposes to enter Australia; and (b) with the permission of a clearance officer, complies with paragraphs 166(1)(a), (b) and (c) on the vessel on which the person travels to Australia and before entering Australia; the person is taken to have complied with section 166. (4) A person who travels to Australia on a pre‑cleared flight: (a) must comply with paragraphs 166(1)(a) and (b) before beginning the flight; and (b) if he or she so complies, is taken to have complied with section 166.
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