Quarantine Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1925. No. 134.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE QUARANTINE ACT 1908-1924.

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Quarantine Act 1908-1924, to come into operation forthwith.

Dated this fifth day of August, 1925.

FORSTER,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

NEVILLE HOWSE,

Minister for Health.

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Amendment of Quarantine Regulations 1922.

The Quarantine Regulations 1922 (Statutory Rules No. 18 of 1923) are amended—

(1) By inserting the following regulation after regulation 78 (C1):—

78. (C2): In the case of any horse from France:—

1. A declaration from the owner certifying—

(a) that the animal has been free from disease during the six months next preceding shipment;

(b) that it has not been in contact with any animal suffering from disease during the six months next preceding shipment;

(c) that it has not otherwise than as required under (C2) 3 been tested with mallein during the 30 days next preceding shipment;

(d) that it has not been, during the twelve months next preceding, in any Province or locality in which Dourine (Maladie du Coit) or Epizootic Lymphangitis is declared or known to exist or within 25 kilometres of any case of Epizootic Lymphangitis.

2. A certificate from a Government veterinary surgeon to the effect that Dourine (Maladie du Coit) or Epizootic Lymphangitis neither is nor, during the twelve months next preceding the shipment of the animal, has been declared or known to exist in, or within 25 kilometres of, the Province or locality from which the animal is declared by the owner to have been exported or in which it is declared to have been during the twelve months next preceding shipment.

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3. A mallein test certificate by a Government veterinary surgeon. The certificate shall inter alia state the date on which the test was applied.

4. A certificate of general health from a Government veterinary surgeon at the port of shipment, who shall, unless he himself has applied the mallein test, also endorse the mallein test certificate to the effect that, after due inquiry, he has no reason to doubt its correctness.

5. A certificate of general health from an approved veterinary surgeon in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

(2) By inserting the following words after the seventh line of regulation 80a (1):—

“Horses from France—42 days”

(3) By the addition of the following words after the word “port” in regulation 62 (c):—

“or on to or into any vessel lying alongside except such vessels as are definitely employed for the removal and disposal of such refuse”.

(4) By inserting the following regulation after regulation 127—

127a. No person shall import any timber (whether logs or sawn timber) unless he has given notice to the Quarantine Officer at the port of landing in accordance with the following form which shall be printed on blue paper:—

Form 1a.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Quarantine Act 1908-1924.

TIMBER.

Importer’s Notice.

To the Quarantine Officer for Plants, Port of

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I hereby give you notice that I desire to remove from the vessel (give name) berthed, or to be berthed at (state berthing place) the following timber, as per schedule below:—

Quantity of timber.

Brands or marks.

Country of origin.

Port of shipment.

Variety or varieties of timber.

Dressed or undressed.

Sawn or unsawn.

Seasoned or unseasoned.

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief the above particulars are true and correct and that no other timber subject to quarantine of which I am the consignee or importer or agent has arrived by the said vessel.

Signature—

Witness to signature—

 

Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by H. J. Green, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.

Overview

The Quarantine Act 1908-1924 was enacted to protect Australia from the introduction of pests and diseases through the importation of plants, animals, and goods. The Act, administered by the Commonwealth of Australia, establishes a framework for the implementation of quarantine measures to safeguard Australia's agricultural, environmental, and public health sectors. The Quarantine Regulations 1925, made under this Act, provide specific details on the protocols and requirements for the importation of various goods, including horses and timber, and lay out the administrative procedures for enforcing these measures. These regulations were designed to address the need for stringent controls to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases such as Dourine (Maladie du Coit) and Epizootic Lymphangitis, particularly in relation to imported horses from France. The policy objective was to maintain the health and productivity of Australia's livestock and agricultural industries by ensuring that all imported animals and goods met strict health standards.

Scope and Application

The Quarantine Regulations 1925, made under the Quarantine Act 1908-1924, govern the importation of horses from France and timber into Australia. They apply to any person or entity importing horses from France or timber into Australia, ensuring compliance with specific health and quarantine requirements. The geographic scope of these regulations is national, as they pertain to the Commonwealth of Australia. The regulations mandate specific documentation and testing for horses from France to prevent the introduction of diseases such as Dourine (Maladie du Coit) and Epizootic Lymphangitis. Additionally, they require importers of timber to notify the Quarantine Officer at the port of landing, providing detailed information about the timber being imported. These regulations are designed to protect Australia's agricultural and animal health sectors from potential disease outbreaks and pests associated with imported goods.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Quarantine Regulations 1925 pertain to the importation of horses from France and timber. Firstly, Section 78(C2) stipulates stringent requirements for horses imported from France. Owners must provide a declaration attesting to the horse's health status and origin (Section 78(C2)(a)-(d)). Additionally, the horse must be accompanied by a government veterinary surgeon's certificate confirming the absence of Dourine (Maladie du Coit) or Epizootic Lymphangitis in the region of origin (Section 78(C2)(b)). A mallein test certificate and two certificates of general health, one from the port of shipment and another from an approved UK veterinary surgeon, are also required (Sections 78(C2)(c) and (d)). Secondly, Section 127a mandates that importers of timber must provide a detailed notice to the Quarantine Officer, specifying the quantity, country of origin, and other particulars of the timber to be imported (Section 127a). The obligations imposed by these regulations are primarily on the importers of horses and timber. Importers of horses from France must ensure that all required declarations and certificates are correctly completed and provided to the relevant authorities. This includes the health declaration from the owner, the government veterinary surgeon's certificates, and the mallein test certificate. Similarly, timber importers must furnish a detailed notice to the Quarantine Officer, accurately detailing the timber's origin and other relevant information. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in legal consequences. Violations of these regulations can lead to civil or criminal penalties. Specifically, Section 78(C2) and Section 127a establish that non-compliance with the stipulated requirements can result in penalties as outlined in the Quarantine Act 1908-1924. Although the exact penalties are not specified in the legislative instrument, the Act generally allows for fines and potential criminal charges for serious breaches. The severity of the penalties would depend on the nature and extent of the non-compliance, as well as any resultant harm caused by the importation of non-compliant goods.

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