Biosecurity Act 2014
The Biosecurity Act 2014 (the Act) commenced on 1 July 2016. It ensures a consistent, modern, risk-based and less prescriptive approach to biosecurity in Queensland.
The Act provides comprehensive biosecurity measures to safeguard our economy, agricultural and tourism industries, environment and way of life, from:
- pests (e.g. wild dogs and weeds)
- diseases (e.g. foot-and-mouth disease)
- contaminants (e.g. lead on grazing land).
The Act replaced the many separate pieces of legislation that were previously used to manage biosecurity. Decisions made under the Act will depend on the likelihood and consequences of the risk. This means risks can be managed more appropriately.
Under the Act, the Biosecurity Regulation 2016 sets out how the Act is implemented and applied.
Information specific to your responsibilities:
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General biosecurity obligation
The general biosecurity obligation (GBO) requires everyone to manage biosecurity risks and threats under your control.
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Risk-based approach to biosecurity
Learn about the risk-based approach that Biosecurity Queensland will take in regards to managing biosecurity risks
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Terms used under the Biosecurity Act
Glossary of terms used through the Biosecurity Act 2014
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Increased powers and accountability
Learn about measures that increase accountability
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Managing biosecurity matter under the Act
Tools for managing biosecurity matter under the Biosecurity Act 2014
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Industry agreements, accreditation and compliance agreements
Learn about how government, industries and individuals are responsible for mitigating biosecurity risks
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Biosecurity regulation
The Biosecurity Regulation 2016 were developed through public consultation, and underpin the Act
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Biosecurity matter, reporting requirements and restricted place
Find out more about biosecurity matter and the reporting requirements for identified biosecurity matter
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Responding to a biosecurity emergency
A number of instruments have been developed to provide responses to biosecurity based on the level of the risk involved