Biosecurity Advice 2016-16 - Additional information on biosecurity legislation now available

24 May 2016

The Biosecurity Act 2015 commences on 16 June 2016, replacing the Quarantine Act 1908. There is now additional information available on what is changing for industry.

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
  • Quarantine Approved Premises and Compliance Agreements
  • Installations and petroleum industry
  • Shipping industry
  • Airports air​​lines and aircraft operators

Industry groups are invited to share this information with members and any other interested parties.  

Contact: Biosecurity Implementation Branch
Telephone: 1800 040 629
Email:  New Biosecurity Legislation