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Exotic Diseases in Animals Act 1981.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1981 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the control, eradication and prevention of exotic diseases in animals, the compensation of owners for loss or destruction of animals and property during outbreaks of exotic diseases, the establishment of an exotic disease expenses and compensation fund and for related purposes.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Inspection Offences/penalties Special fund
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for the control, eradication and prevention of exotic diseases in animals. It consists of 48 sections and is divided into five Parts. Part 2 contains provision on: duties upon discovery of exotic disease; infected premise; restricted area; standstill zone; control area: inspectors and powers of inspectors. Part 3 deals with compensation and related matters and establishes the exotic disease expense and compensation fund. Part 4 contains general provisions, among others on offences and penalties and liability.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Exotic Diseases in Animals (“Avian Paramyxovirus”) Notice 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011 (2012)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Exotic Diseases in Animals Regulation 1998.

Legislation | Australia | 1998 (2015)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Biosecurity Act 2014.

Legislation | Australia | 2014 (2020)

Keyword: Biosecurity, Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Fish disease, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Biodiversity, Indigenous peoples, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Basic legislation, Plant production, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX