Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Alice Springs Airport) Determination 2016

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Legislation au F2016L00875 Not in force Legislative Instrument

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Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Alice Springs Airport) Determination 2016

made under subsection 223(1) of the

Biosecurity Act 2015

Compilation No. 1

Compilation date:    15 June 2019

Includes amendments up to: F2019L00813

Registered:    26 June 2019

 

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Alice Springs Airport) Determination 2016 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 15 June 2019 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Legislation Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

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Editorial changes

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Modifications

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Selfrepealing provisions

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Contents

Part 1—Preliminary

1 Name

3 Authority

4 Definitions

Part 2—First point of entry

5 First point of entry—aircraft

6 First point of entry—goods

Part 3—Biosecurity entry points

Part 4—Conditions

Part 5—Period of effect

7 Repeal of this instrument

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Part 1—Preliminary

 

1  Name

  This is the Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Alice Springs Airport) Determination 2016.

3  Authority

 (1) This instrument is made under subsection 223(1) of the Biosecurity Act 2015.

 (2) This instrument is made as permitted by subitem 1(1) of Schedule 3 to the Biosecurity (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2015.

4  Definitions

Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Biosecurity Act 2015, including the following:

  1.       aircraft;
  2.       animal;
  3.       goods;
  4.       plant.

  In this instrument:

aircraft means aircraft that are subject to biosecurity control.

goods means goods:

 (a) that are subject to biosecurity control; or

 (b) in relation to which an exposed goods order is in force.

Part 2—First point of entry

 

5  First point of entry—aircraft

  Alice Springs Airport is a first point of entry for aircraft.

6  First point of entry—goods

  Alice Springs Airport is a first point of entry for goods, other than animals and plants.

Part 3—Biosecurity entry points

Note: No areas of Alice Springs Airport are designated as biosecurity entry points.

Part 4—Conditions

 

Note: There are no specified conditions for Alice Springs Airport.

 

Part 5—Period of effect

7  Repeal of this instrument

  This instrument is repealed at the end of 15 June 2021.

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.

If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation “(md not incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

 

ad = added or inserted

o = order(s)

am = amended

Ord = Ordinance

amdt = amendment

orig = original

c = clause(s)

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

C[x] = Compilation No. x

    /subsubparagraph(s)

Ch = Chapter(s)

pres = present

def = definition(s)

prev = previous

Dict = Dictionary

(prev…) = previously

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

Pt = Part(s)

Div = Division(s)

r = regulation(s)/rule(s)

ed = editorial change

reloc = relocated

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

renum = renumbered

    effect

rep = repealed

F = Federal Register of Legislation

rs = repealed and substituted

gaz = gazette

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

LA = Legislation Act 2003

Sch = Schedule(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

Sdiv = Subdivision(s)

(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

    effect

SR = Statutory Rules

(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment

SubCh = SubChapter(s)

    cannot be given effect

SubPt = Subpart(s)

mod = modified/modification

underlining = whole or part not

No. = Number(s)

    commenced or to be commenced

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Name

Registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Alice Springs Airport) Determination 2016

31 May 2016 (F2016L00875)

16 June 2016 (s 2(1) item 1)

 

Biosecurity (First Points of Entry Determinations) Amendment (Periods of Effect) Determination (No. 2) 2019

12 June 2019 (F2019L00813)

Sch 1 (item 1): 15 June 2019 (s 2(1) item 1)

 

 

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

Part 1

 

s 2.....................

rep LA s 48D

Part 5

 

s 7.....................

rs F2019L00813

 

 

Overview

The Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Alice Springs Airport) Determination 2016 was enacted to address the need for specific biosecurity measures at Alice Springs Airport. This legislative instrument was made under subsection 223(1) of the Biosecurity Act 2015 by the relevant authorities within the Commonwealth of Australia. The primary policy objective of this determination is to designate Alice Springs Airport as a first point of entry for aircraft and goods, excluding animals and plants, thereby ensuring stringent biosecurity controls at this location. The determination came into effect on 16 June 2016 and is set to be repealed on 15 June 2021 unless otherwise extended. This legislative instrument does not specify any conditions for the airport and does not designate any areas within the airport as biosecurity entry points.

Scope and Application

The Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Alice Springs Airport) Determination 2016, made under subsection 223(1) of the Biosecurity Act 2015, designates Alice Springs Airport as a first point of entry for specific categories of aircraft and goods, excluding animals and plants. This determination applies to all aircraft and goods subject to biosecurity control or in relation to which an exposed goods order is in force. The geographic scope of this legislation is limited to the Alice Springs Airport, which is situated within the Commonwealth jurisdiction of Australia. There are no specified conditions or biosecurity entry points designated for Alice Springs Airport under this Determination. Notably, the Determination does not include any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, and its application is not extended or restricted through subordinate instruments. The Determination is set to be repealed at the end of 15 June 2021, unless otherwise amended or extended by subsequent legislative action.

Key Provisions

The Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Alice Springs Airport) Determination 2016, made under subsection 223(1) of the Biosecurity Act 2015, designates Alice Springs Airport as a first point of entry for aircraft and goods, excluding animals and plants. Section 5 of Part 2 declares Alice Springs Airport as a first point of entry specifically for aircraft, while Section 6 extends this designation to goods. These provisions aim to ensure that Alice Springs Airport is recognized as a critical entry point for biosecurity purposes, facilitating the control and monitoring of potential biosecurity risks associated with aircraft and goods entering the country. The obligations imposed by the Determination include the requirement for Alice Springs Airport to act as the primary entry point for the specified categories of aircraft and goods, ensuring that all relevant biosecurity measures are implemented and enforced. This includes conducting inspections, applying necessary treatments, and adhering to the guidelines set out in the Biosecurity Act 2015 and other related regulations. These obligations are designed to protect Australia’s biosecurity interests by preventing the introduction of pests, diseases, and other biosecurity threats through the airport. Failure to comply with the obligations set out in the Determination may result in civil or criminal penalties. While the Determination does not explicitly detail specific offences or penalties, breaches of the Biosecurity Act 2015, which governs the broader framework, can lead to significant consequences. Under the Biosecurity Act 2015, individuals or entities found guilty of serious breaches can face substantial fines and, in some cases, imprisonment. For example, a person found guilty of an offence under the Act could face a maximum penalty of up to $1.1 million or imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both, for serious offences. These penalties underscore the importance of compliance with the Determination and the broader biosecurity laws.

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