Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Brisbane) Determination 2019

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Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Brisbane) Determination 2019

made under subsection 229(1) of the

Biosecurity Act 2015

Compilation No. 1

Compilation date: 31 March 2021

Includes amendments up to: F2021L00372

Registered: 1 April 2021

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Brisbane) Determination 2019 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 31 March 2021 (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

If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

Editorial changes

For more information about any editorial changes made in this compilation, see the endnotes.

Modifications

If the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.

Self-repealing provisions

If a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.

 

 

 

Contents

Part 1—Preliminary

1 Name

3 Authority

4 Definitions

Part 2—First point of entry

5 First point of entry—vessels

6 First point of entry—goods

Part 3—Biosecurity entry points

7 Biosecurity entry points—vessels

8 Biosecurity entry points—goods

Part 4—Conditions

9 Conditions—notifying Agriculture Department of changes

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—Port of Brisbane) Determination 2019.

3  Authority

  This instrument is made under subsection 229(1) of the Biosecurity Act 2015.

4  Definitions

Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in section 9 of the Act.

  In this instrument:

Act means the Biosecurity Act 2015.

freight container means a reusable container:

 (a) that is designed to be used to transport goods by one or more modes of transport; and

 (b) that can be transferred from one mode of transport to another without unloading the goods from the container; and

 (c) that is known as a 20footlong container or a 40footlong container.

general goods means goods (as defined by section 19 of the Act) other than baggage, freight containers, live horses or waste.

goods means goods (as defined by section 19 of the Act):

 (a) that are subject to biosecurity control; or

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

inorganic bulk goods means chemicals, ores, minerals or gases that:

 (a) are brought or imported into Australian territory in bulk; and

 (b) do not contain animals, plants, organic compounds or microbes.

noncommercial vessel has the same meaning as in the Biosecurity Regulation 2016.

noncommercial vessel baggage means baggage carried on a noncommercial vessel.

noncommercial vessel waste means waste carried on a noncommercial vessel.

passenger vessel baggage means baggage carried on a passenger vessel.

vessel means a vessel (as defined by section 9 of the Act) that is subject to biosecurity control.

waste means goods (as defined by section 19 of the Act):

 (a) that are subject to biosecurity control; and

 (b) that are intended, by the person in charge of the vessel on which the goods are carried, to be disposed of.

Part 2—First point of entry

5  First point of entry—vessels

  Port of Brisbane is a first point of entry for vessels generally.

6  First point of entry—goods

  Port of Brisbane is a first point of entry for all goods.

Note: For other matters relating to whether particular goods may be brought into a particular first point of entry, see sections 173 and 174 of the Act (which deal with prohibited goods and conditionally nonprohibited goods) and any determinations made under those sections.

 

Part 3—Biosecurity entry points

7  Biosecurity entry points—vessels

  Each area of Port of Brisbane specified in column 2 of an item of the following table is designated as a biosecurity entry point for a vessel, or a vessel included in a class of vessels, specified in column 1 of the item.

 

Biosecurity entry points—vessels

Item

Column 1

Vessels

Column 2

Areas

1

Noncommercial vessels

Rivergate Marina and Shipyard

2

Passenger vessels

Brisbane Cruise Terminal – Hamilton 1 Wharf

 

3

Vessels other than noncommercial vessels

The following areas:

(aa) Brisbane International Cruise Terminal;

(a) Fisherman Islands General Purpose Berth;

(b) Fisherman Islands MultiUser Terminal at Grain Wharf;

(c) Pinkenba Common User Berth

4

Vessels other than the following:

(a) noncommercial vessels;

(b) passenger vessels

The following areas:

(a) BP Products Berth;

(b) Caltex Crude Wharf;

(c) Caltex Products Berth;

(d) Cement Australia Wharf;

(e) Fisherman Islands Berth 1;

(f) Fisherman Islands Berth 2;

(g) Fisherman Islands Berth 3;

(h) Fisherman Islands Berth 4;

(i) Fisherman Islands Berth 5;

(j) Fisherman Islands Berth 6;

(k) Fisherman Islands Berth 7;

(l) Fisherman Islands Berth 8;

(m) Fisherman Islands Berth 9;

(n) Fisherman Islands Berth 10;

(o) Fisherman Islands Berth 11;

(p) Fisherman Islands Berth 12;

(q) Fisherman Islands Coal Berth;

(s) Hamilton No. 4;

(t) Incitec North;

(u) Incitec South;

(v) Port North Common User Berth;

(va) Quantem Bulk Liquid Storage;

(w) Queensland Bulk Terminals;

(x) Viva Energy Wharf;

(y) Wagners Wharf

5

Vessels other than passenger vessels

Pacific Marine Base

Note: A vessel that has arrived at Port of Brisbane must be brought to a biosecurity entry point for the vessel at that port as soon as practicable (see section 246 of the Act).

8  Biosecurity entry points—goods

  Each area of Port of Brisbane specified in column 2 of an item of the following table is designated as a biosecurity entry point for goods, or goods included in a class of goods, specified in column 1 of the item.

 

Biosecurity entry points—goods

Item

Column 1

Goods

Column 2

Areas

1

All of the following:

(a) noncommercial vessel baggage;

(b) noncommercial vessel waste

The following areas:

(a) Pacific Marine Base;

(b) Rivergate Marina and Shipyard

2

Freight containers

The following areas:

(a) Fisherman Islands Berth 1;

(b) Fisherman Islands Berth 2;

(c) Fisherman Islands Berth 3;

(d) Fisherman Islands Berth 4;

(e) Fisherman Islands Berth 5;

(f) Fisherman Islands Berth 6;

(g) Fisherman Islands Berth 7;

(h) Fisherman Islands Berth 8;

(i) Fisherman Islands Berth 9;

(j) Fisherman Islands Berth 10;

(k) Fisherman Islands Berth 11;

(l) Fisherman Islands Berth 12;

(m) Pacific Marine Base

3

General goods

The following areas:

(a) Fisherman Islands Berth 1;

(b) Fisherman Islands Berth 2;

(c) Fisherman Islands Berth 3;

(d) Fisherman Islands Berth 4;

(e) Fisherman Islands Berth 5;

(f) Fisherman Islands Berth 6;

(g) Fisherman Islands Berth 7;

(h) Fisherman Islands Berth 8;

(i) Fisherman Islands Berth 9;

(j) Fisherman Islands Berth 10;

(k) Fisherman Islands Berth 11;

(l) Fisherman Islands Berth 12;

(m) Fisherman Islands General Purpose Berth;

(n) Fisherman Islands MultiUser Terminal at Grain Wharf;

(o) Pacific Marine Base;

(p) Pinkenba Common User Berth;

(q) Quantem Bulk Liquid Storage;

(r) Queensland Bulk Terminals;

(s) Wagners Wharf

4

Inorganic bulk goods

The following areas:

(a) BP Products Berth;

(b) Caltex Crude Wharf;

(c) Caltex Products Berth;

(d) Cement Australia Wharf;

(e) Fisherman Islands Berth 1;

(f) Fisherman Islands Berth 2;

(g) Fisherman Islands Berth 3;

(h) Fisherman Islands Berth 4;

(i) Fisherman Islands Berth 5;

(j) Fisherman Islands Berth 6;

(k) Fisherman Islands Berth 7;

(l) Fisherman Islands Berth 8;

(m) Fisherman Islands Berth 9;

(n) Fisherman Islands Berth 10;

(o) Fisherman Islands Berth 11;

(p) Fisherman Islands Berth 12;

(q) Fisherman Islands Coal Berth;

(r) Fisherman Islands General Purpose Berth;

(s) Fisherman Islands MultiUser Terminal at Grain Wharf;

(u) Hamilton No. 4;

(v) Incitec North;

(w) Incitec South;

(wa) Pacific Marine Base;

(x) Pinkenba Common User Berth;

(y) Port North Common User Berth;

(ya) Quantem Bulk Liquid Storage;

(z) Queensland Bulk Terminals;

(za) Viva Energy Wharf;

(zb) Wagners Wharf

5

Live horses

The following areas:

(a) Fisherman Islands Berth 1;

(b) Fisherman Islands Berth 2;

(c) Fisherman Islands Berth 3

6

Passenger vessel baggage

The following areas:

(a) Brisbane Cruise Terminal – Hamilton 1 Wharf;

(b) Brisbane International Cruise Terminal;

(c) Fisherman Islands MultiUser Terminal at Grain Wharf

7

Waste other than noncommercial vessel waste

The following areas:

(a) BP Products Berth;

(b) Brisbane Cruise Terminal – Hamilton 1 Wharf;

(c) Brisbane International Cruise Terminal;

(d) Caltex Crude Wharf;

(e) Caltex Products Berth;

(f) Cement Australia Wharf;

(g) Fisherman Islands Berth 1;

(h) Fisherman Islands Berth 2;

(i) Fisherman Islands Berth 3;

(j) Fisherman Islands Berth 4;

(k) Fisherman Islands Berth 5;

(l) Fisherman Islands Berth 6;

(m) Fisherman Islands Berth 7;

(n) Fisherman Islands Berth 8;

(o) Fisherman Islands Berth 9;

(p) Fisherman Islands Berth 10;

(q) Fisherman Islands Berth 11;

(r) Fisherman Islands Berth 12;

(s) Fisherman Islands Coal Berth;

(t) Fisherman Islands General Purpose Berth;

(u) Fisherman Islands MultiUser Terminal at Grain Wharf;

(v) Hamilton No. 4;

(w) Incitec North;

(x) Incitec South;

(y) Pacific Marine Base;

(z) Pinkenba Common User Berth;

(za) Port North Common User Berth;

(zb) Quantem Bulk Liquid Storage;

(zc) Queensland Bulk Terminals;

(zd) Viva Energy Wharf;

(ze) Wagners Wharf

Note 1: If a vessel has arrived at Port of Brisbane and is carrying goods mentioned in the table that are to be unloaded from the vessel, those goods must be brought to a biosecurity entry point for those goods as soon as practicable (see section 147 of the Act).

Note 2: This determination does not designate biosecurity entry points for other goods for which Port of Brisbane is a first point of entry, so the requirement in section 147 of the Act does not apply to the unloading of those other goods.

Part 4—Conditions

9  Conditions—notifying Agriculture Department of changes

 (1) The determination of Port of Brisbane as a first point of entry by this instrument is subject to the conditions in this section.

 (2) If the owner (or, if there is more than one owner, an owner) of Port of Brisbane becomes aware that there has been, or will be, a change to the business entity operating:

 (a) Port of Brisbane; or

 (b) a biosecurity entry point at Port of Brisbane;

the owner (or, if there is more than one owner, an owner) must give the Agriculture Department, in writing, notice of the change as soon as practicable after becoming aware that the change has occurred or will occur.

 (3) If the lessee (if any) (or, if there is more than one lessee, a lessee) of Port of Brisbane becomes aware that there has been, or will be, a change to the business entity operating:

 (a) Port of Brisbane; or

 (b) a biosecurity entry point at Port of Brisbane;

the lessee (or, if there is more than one lessee, a lessee) must give the Agriculture Department, in writing, notice of the change as soon as practicable after becoming aware that the change has occurred or will occur.

 (4) If a person or body that is responsible for carrying out operations at Port of Brisbane proposes to make a change referred to in subsection (5), the person or body must give the Agriculture Department, in writing, reasonable notice of the proposed change.

 (5) For the purposes of subsection (4), the changes are as follows:

 (a) a change to the procedures at Port of Brisbane providing for biosecurity measures to be taken to manage the level of biosecurity risk associated with operations carried out at Port of Brisbane;

 (b) a change to the facilities or amenities available at Port of Brisbane for biosecurity officials and human biosecurity officers to perform functions or exercise powers under the Act at Port of Brisbane;

 (c) a change to the procedures at Port of Brisbane that may affect the ability of a person who carries out operations at Port of Brisbane to identify biosecurity risks associated with those operations;

 (d) a change to the procedures at Port of Brisbane that may affect the ability for biosecurity officials or human biosecurity officials to be informed of any identified biosecurity risks associated with operations carried out at Port of Brisbane;

 (e) a change to the procedures at Port of Brisbane for managing any other factors that may contribute to, or affect, the level of biosecurity risk associated with operations carried out at Port of Brisbane.

 

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—Port of Brisbane) Determination 2019

11 June 2019 (F2019L00757)

16 June 2019 (s 2(1) item 1)

 

Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Brisbane) Amendment (2021 Measures No. 1) Determination 2021

30 Mar 2021 (F2021L00372)

31 Mar 2021 (s 2(1) item 1)

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

Part 1

 

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

rep LA s 48D

Part 3

 

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

am F2021L00372

s 8.....................

am F2021L00372

 

Overview

The Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Brisbane) Determination 2019 was enacted to address the need for specific biosecurity measures at the Port of Brisbane, as a first point of entry for both vessels and goods into Australia. This legislative instrument was made under subsection 229(1) of the Biosecurity Act 2015 by the relevant authority to designate specific areas within the Port of Brisbane as biosecurity entry points, ensuring that biosecurity risks are managed effectively upon the arrival of vessels and goods. The policy objective is to safeguard Australia's biosecurity by controlling the introduction of pests, diseases, and other biosecurity risks through one of the country's major ports.

Scope and Application

The Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Brisbane) Determination 2019, made under the Biosecurity Act 2015, establishes the Port of Brisbane as the first point of entry for vessels and goods into Australian territory, with specific provisions for various types of vessels and goods. The determination applies to the owner, lessee, or any person responsible for operations at the port, as well as any vessels and goods arriving at or passing through the port. It designates specific areas within the port as biosecurity entry points for different categories of vessels and goods, ensuring that appropriate biosecurity measures are implemented. The determination also includes conditions that require the port's owner or lessee, or any responsible person, to notify the Agriculture Department of any changes to the business entity operating the port or biosecurity entry points, as well as any changes to procedures or facilities that could impact biosecurity measures. This determination is subject to modification through subordinate instruments, ensuring its adaptability to changing biosecurity needs and operational realities.

Key Provisions

The Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Brisbane) Determination 2019, under subsection 229(1) of the Biosecurity Act 2015, designates the Port of Brisbane as a first point of entry for vessels and all goods. Specifically, section 5 of Part 2 establishes Port of Brisbane as a first point of entry for vessels generally, and section 6 of Part 2 mandates that Port of Brisbane is a first point of entry for all goods. Section 7 of Part 3 designates specific areas within Port of Brisbane as biosecurity entry points for different categories of vessels, including non-commercial vessels, passenger vessels, and other vessels. Similarly, section 8 of Part 3 specifies areas within the port as biosecurity entry points for various types of goods, such as non-commercial vessel baggage, freight containers, general goods, and inorganic bulk goods. The Determination imposes several obligations on the parties involved. Owners, lessees, and persons responsible for carrying out operations at Port of Brisbane must notify the Agriculture Department of any changes to the business entity operating the port or a biosecurity entry point within it, as outlined in section 9 of Part 4. Additionally, any proposed changes to biosecurity measures, facilities, or procedures at the port must be communicated to the Agriculture Department in writing. These obligations are designed to ensure that the Agriculture Department is promptly informed of any changes that could affect biosecurity protocols and operations at the port. Breach of the obligations and requirements set forth in the Determination can result in civil and criminal consequences. While the Determination does not explicitly detail specific penalties, breaches of the Biosecurity Act 2015, under which this Determination is made, can lead to significant penalties. For example, individuals and corporations can face fines up to $330,000 for serious offences and up to $66,000 for lesser offences. Furthermore, individuals can be subject to imprisonment for terms varying according to the severity of the offence, with more serious offences potentially leading to imprisonment for up to five years. These penalties underscore the importance of compliance with the Determination and the broader biosecurity regulations.

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