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Biosecurity Act 2015.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the prevention, elimination, minimisation and management of biosecurity risks; and for other purposes.
Subject
Livestock, Fisheries, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Biosecurity Internal trade International trade Certification Fish disease Aquaculture Mariculture Biodiversity Animal health Basic legislation Pests/diseases Animal feed/feedstuffs Plant production Fertilizers/nutrients Plant protection
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 July 2017.
Abstract

The primary object of this Act, consisting of 406 sections divided into 23 Parts, is to provide a framework for the prevention, elimination and minimisation of biosecurity risks posed by biosecurity matter, dealing with biosecurity matter, carriers and potential carriers. The other objects of this Act are as follows: a) to promote biosecurity as a shared responsibility between government, industry and communities, b) to provide a framework for the timely and effective management of the following: pests, diseases, contaminants and other biosecurity matter that are economically significant for primary production industries, threats to terrestrial and aquatic environments arising from pests, diseases, contaminants and other biosecurity matter, public health and safety risks arising from contaminants, non-indigenous animals, bees, weeds and other biosecurity matter known to contribute to human health problems, pests, diseases, contaminants and other biosecurity matter that may have an adverse effect on community activities and infrastructure, c) to provide a framework for risk-based decision-making in relation to biosecurity, d) to give effect to intergovernmental biosecurity agreements to which the State is a party, e) to provide the means by which biosecurity requirements in other jurisdictions can be met, so as to maintain market access for industry.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.gov.au

References - Legislation

Repeals

Noxious Weeds Regulation 2008.

Legislation | Australia | 2008

Keyword: Plant protection, Inspection, Quarantine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Diseases and Animal Pests (Emergency Outbreaks) Act 1991

Legislation | Australia | 1991 (2015)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Special fund, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Non-indigenous Animals Act 1987.

Legislation | Australia | 1987 (2015)

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, International trade, Genetic resources, Non-governmental entity, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fertilisers Act 1985.

Legislation | Australia | 1985 (2015)

Keyword: Plant production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Registration, Inspection, Basic legislation, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plant Diseases Act 1924.

Legislation | Australia | 1924 (2014)

Keyword: Textile plants/fibres, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Crops/grasses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Noxious Weeds Act 1993.

Legislation | Australia | 1993 (2015)

Keyword: Weeds, Institution, Inspection, Quarantine, Certification, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Stock Foods Act 1940.

Legislation | Australia | 1940 (2015)

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Hormones/steroids

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Stock Diseases Act 1923.

Legislation | Australia | 1923 (2015)

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Inspection, Institution, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Apiaries Act 1985.

Legislation | Australia | 1985 (2008)

Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Registration, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Animal health, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Stock (Chemical Residues) Act 1975.

Legislation | Australia | 1975 (2010)

Keyword: Meat, Residues, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plant Diseases Regulation 2008.

Legislation | Australia | 2008

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Deer Act 2006.

Legislation | Australia | 2006 (2015)

Keyword: Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Biosecurity Regulation 2016.

Legislation | Australia | 2016 (2023)

Keyword: Biosecurity, Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Biotechnology, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Biodiversity, Liability/compensation, Animal health, Plant production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant protection, Protected area, Monitoring, Ecosystem preservation, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity (National Livestock Identification System) Regulation 2017.

Legislation | Australia | 2017 (2018)

Keyword: Biosecurity, Pests/diseases, Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Registration, Access-to-information, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity Order (Permitted Activities) 2017.

Legislation | Australia | 2017 (2018)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Molluscs, Animal health, Biosecurity, Pests/diseases, Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Registration, Access-to-information, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Apiculture/sericulture, Animal production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity Regulation 2017.

Legislation | Australia | 2017 (2018)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Animal health, Biosecurity, Pests/diseases, Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Registration, Access-to-information, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity Order (Permitted Activities) 2019.

Legislation | Australia | 2019

Keyword: Equipment, Molluscs, Apiculture/sericulture, Timber, Animal health, International trade, Cattle, Biosecurity, Sheep/goats, Certification, Animal production, Vegetables/legumes, Pests/diseases, Plant production, Plant protection, Planting material/seeds, Crops/grasses, Fruits/edible nuts, Alien species, Weeds, Viticulture/oenological practices, Cereals/grains/rice, Packaging/labelling, Traceability/product tracing, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX