Biosecurity (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2015 (No. 62, 2015).

Subject

Livestock, Fisheries, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Biosecurity Certification Quarantine Governance Pests/diseases Animal health Plant protection Endangered species Trade in species Wild flora Protection of species

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific

Abstract

The objects of this Act is to establish consequential amendments to specific legislation (specified in Schedule 2), such as in Part 8 of Schedule 4, dealing with: Governance and officials; Quarantine officers (animals) and (plants) (1). This item applies in relation to a person if: (a) the person was appointed to be a quarantine officer (animals), or a quarantine officer (plants), or both, under subsection 9AA(3) of the Quarantine Act; and (b) the appointment was in force immediately before the commencement day. The person is taken, at the beginning of the commencement day, to have been duly authorised to be a biosecurity officer by the Director of Biosecurity under subsection 545(1) of the Biosecurity Act. Instruments continued by this Act that confer functions or powers on certain persons; Powers that may be exercised on board a conveyance; Directions to assist person performing functions; Functions and powers of biosecurity officers and biosecurity enforcement officers, etc.

Full text

English

Website

www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Amends

Biological Control Act 1984.

Legislation | Australia | 1984 (2016)

Keyword: Plant protection, Biological control agents, Pests/diseases, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Management Act 1991.

Legislation | Australia | 1991 (2020)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing vessel, Fishing gear/fishing method, Traditional rights/customary rights, Allocation/quota, Registration, Research, Access right, High seas, Concession, Sub-national agreement, Enforcement/compliance, International trade, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Integrated management, Biodiversity, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Continental shelf

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plant Breeder's Rights Act 1994.

Legislation | Australia | 1994 (2021)

Keyword: Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Plant variety, Institution, Registration, Biotechnology, Basic legislation, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Torres Strait Fisheries Act 1984.

Legislation | Australia | 1984 (2016)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Territorial sea, Traditional rights/customary rights, Research, Access right, Transshipment, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Foreign fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2019)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, EIA, Wetlands, Pollution control, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Cultural heritage, Indigenous peoples, Protection of environment, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Protected area, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Migratory species, Alien species, Endangered species, Marine mammals, National parks, Marine protected areas, Access and benefit-sharing, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime Powers Act 2013 (No. 15).

Legislation | Australia | 2013 (2017)

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Navigation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Inspection, Maritime zone, Monitoring, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Quarantine Act 1908.

Legislation | Australia | 1908 (2016)

Keyword: EIA, Quarantine, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Animal health, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX