Arrival, Immigration Clearance And Entry - Incoming Passenger Card Procedural Instructions ​​

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This procedural instruction document governs the collection, administration, use, and disclosure of Incoming Passenger Card (IPC) information for travellers arriving in Australia. The instruction, approved in November 2018 and reviewed in 2019, establishes the legal framework for IPC requirements under sections 166, 504, and 506 of the Migration Act, detailing completion requirements, exemptions, and referral processes. Key provisions cover mandatory IPC completion in English, with specific requirements for visa holders and applicants; health and character declaration questions; exemptions for certain categories; procedures for travellers requiring assistance or refusing completion; and referral pathways for visa and identity status concerns. The document addresses administration by the Australian Border Force (ABF) Passenger Card Steering Committee and Operations Systems Management Section, and includes specific protocols for international cruise ship and round-trip cruise travellers. Processing procedures encompass airport operations, post-movement system recording, and bat