Minors
Minors less than 15 years old (1) A person who is less than 15 years old must not be required under Division 13AA of this Part to provide a personal identifier other than a personal identifier consisting of: (a) a measurement of the person’s height and weight; or (b) the person’s photograph or other image of the person’s face. Persons present while identification test is carried out (5) If a person who is a minor provides a personal identifier, in accordance with a requirement under Division 13AA of this Part, by way of an identification test carried out by an authorised officer, the test must be carried out in the presence of: (a) a parent or guardian of the minor; or (b) an independent person. (6) However, if the Minister is the minor’s guardian, the test must be carried out in the presence of an independent person other than the Minister.
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