| Additional information on biosecurity legislation now available Who does this notice affect? This notice is for those who are interested in the progress of the new biosecurity legislation. What has changed? The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, has developed information to help industry prepare for the commencement of the Biosecurity Act 2015 in less than one month, on 16 June 2016. There are now additional pieces of communication material, specifically focusing on what is changing for industry members (from an industry perspective). This information is available on our website at the links provided below. Importers
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/legislation/new-biosecurity-legislation/16-june/importers Quarantine Approved Premises and Compliance Agreements
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/legislation/new-biosecurity-legislation/16-june/qap-operators-compliance-agreement-holders
Installations and petroleum industry
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/legislation/new-biosecurity-legislation/16-june/installations Shipping industry
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/legislation/new-biosecurity-legislation/16-june/shipping-industry
Airports airlines and aircraft operators
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/legislation/new-biosecurity-legislation/16-june/airlines-aircraft-operators Industry groups are invited to share this information with members and any other interested parties. Further information? For more information, please visit: www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecuritylegislation or contact the
Biosecurity Implementation Branch at newbiosecuritylegislation@agriculture.gov.au or call us on 1800 040 629. |