Certain persons are given particular powers and responsibilities under this Act. Some of these people are required to have specific qualifications and meet other requirements. This is to ensure that only appropriate people have these powers.

The types of persons (and the relevant Divisions) are as follows:

  (a)   aviation security inspectors (Division   2);

  (b)   law enforcement officers (Division   3);

  (ba)   eligible customs officers (Division   3A);

  (c)   airport security guards (Division   4);

  (d)   screening officers (Division   5).