Section 261AL — Minors

261AL 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.