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Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the control of certain organisms; the use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals; the identification and attainment of standards of quality and safety for agricultural products, animal feeds, fertilisers and other substances and things; the establishment of a Declared Pest Account, a Modified Penalties Revenue Account and accounts for industry funding schemes; and related matters.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural development Biosecurity Institution Animal health Basic legislation Pests/diseases Animal feed/feedstuffs MRL-maximum residue limit Drugs Fertilizers/nutrients Plant production Plant protection
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 194 sections divided into nine Parts and completed by one Schedule, aims to provide effective biosecurity and agriculture management for the State by providing the means to control the entry, establishment, spread and impact of organisms that have or may have an adverse effect on other organisms, human beings, the environment or part of the environment, or agricultural activities, fishing or pearling activities carried on in the State; to control the use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals; to establish standards to ensure the safety and quality of agricultural products; and to raise funds for biosecurity-related purposes.

Full text
English
Website
www.slp.wa.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Industry Funding Scheme (Grains) Regulations 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2020)

Keyword: Biosecurity, Cereals/grains/rice, Crops/grasses, Planting material/seeds, Institution, Pests/diseases, Policy/planning, Special fund, Plant production, Plant protection, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Industry Funding Scheme (Sheep and Goats) Regulations 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2020)

Keyword: Biosecurity, Sheep/goats, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Institution, Policy/planning, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Industry Funding Scheme (Cattle) Regulations 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2020)

Keyword: Biosecurity, Cattle, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Institution, Policy/planning, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Identification and Movement of Stock and Apiaries) Regulations 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013

Keyword: Agricultural development, Biosecurity, Institution, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Apiculture/sericulture, Animal production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Regulations 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013 (2017)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Biosecurity, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Apiculture/sericulture, Offences/penalties, Animal production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Agriculture Standards) Regulations 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013 (2017)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Biosecurity, MRL-maximum residue limit, Drugs, Residues, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Standards, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Quality Assurance and Accreditation) Regulations 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013

Keyword: Agricultural development, Biosecurity, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Certification, International trade, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Aerial Application) Regulations 2018.

Legislation | Australia | 2018 (2021)

Keyword: Biosecurity, Certification, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Pesticides, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Agricultural Chemical Record Keeping) Regulations 2020.

Legislation | Australia | 2020

Keyword: Biosecurity, Data collection/reporting, Animal health, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013 (2015)

Keyword: Biosecurity, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Medicines and Poisons Act 2014.

Legislation | Australia | 2017 (2021)

Keyword: Toxicity/poisoning, Drugs, Animal health, Inspection, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Pesticides, Hazardous substances, Public health, Certification, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX