Biometric Identification Test Legislative Script - Minors 15 to 18 Years of Age

What it is for

This is the scripted procedure used by departmental officers when conducting a biometric identification test (photograph and fingerprints) on a minor aged between 15 and 18 who is in immigration detention. It records that the required legislative information was read to the young person and their representative and that the test was carried out and declared by the responsible officers.

Who completes it

A departmental authorised officer (with an assisting officer) completes and signs it; it is not lodged by a visa applicant. The minor and their parent, guardian or independent person are present and their responses are recorded.

Information it collects (in general terms)

Identity details of the detainee and their parent/guardian/independent person, particulars of the identification test such as date, time and interpreter use, the person's recorded yes/no responses to the read statements, and the officers' declarations and signatures.

When it is used

Used in an immigration detention setting immediately before and during a biometric identification test on a detainee aged 15 to 18, as authorised under the Migration Act 1958.

This site is not affiliated with the Australian Government. Forms are completed and lodged in your own ImmiAccount; this platform never submits anything to the department.