•   There is to be an Australian Border Force Commissioner of the Australian Border Force.

•   The Australian Border Force Commissioner has the control of the operations of the Australian Border Force.

•   The Australian Border Force Commissioner and APS employees in the Australian Border Force are able to exercise powers under the Customs Act 1901 , the Migration Act 1958 , the Maritime Powers Act 2013 and other Commonwealth laws.

•   The Australian Border Force Commissioner is also known as the Comptroller - General of Customs.

•   The Australian Border Force Commissioner may give directions to Immigration and Border Protection workers to do with the administration and control of the operations of the Australian Border Force or the performance of functions or exercise of powers by such workers under a law of the Commonwealth.