1 Name

This is the Australian Border Force (Oath and Affirmation) Rule 2015.

2 Commencement

This instrument commences on 1 July 2015.

3 Authority

This instrument is made under the Australian Border Force Act 2015.

4 Definitions

In this instrument:

Act means the Australian Border Force Act 2015.

officer of the Australian Border Force means an Immigration and Border Protection worker in the Australian Border Force.

5 Oath and affirmation

For subsections 13(1) and 24(1) of the Act, the oath in in the form set out in Form 1 of Schedule 1 and the affirmation in the form set out in Form 2 of Schedule 1 are prescribed.





Schedule 1—Form of oath and affirmation

Form 1—Oath for Australian Border Force Commissioner or officer of the Australian Border Force

(section 5)

I, [*insert name], swear on the [*insert religious book] to conduct myself with integrity and honesty in the exercise of my powers and performance of my duties as [*the Commissioner/*an officer] of the Australian Border Force.

I will uphold the significant trust that is placed in me as a result of my role. I will, to the best of my ability, skill and knowledge, faithfully and professionally discharge all my duties according to law, and in such a manner that at all times upholds the good reputation of the Australian Border Force.

So help me [*God/*a god recognised by his or her religion].

* Delete if not applicable









Form 2—Affirmation for Australian Border Force Commissioner or officer of the Australian Border Force

(section 5)

I, [*insert name], solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will conduct myself with integrity and honesty in the exercise of my powers and performance of my duties as [*the Commissioner/*an officer] of the Australian Border Force.

I will uphold the significant trust that is placed in me as a result of my role. I will, to the best of my ability, skill and knowledge, faithfully and professionally discharge all my duties according to law, and in such a manner that at all times upholds the good reputation of the Australian Border Force.

* Delete if not applicable