Biosecurity Amendment (Advanced Compliance Measures) Bill 2023 [Provisions]

July 2023

© Commonwealth of Australia 2023
ISBN: 978-1-76093-530-6

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Members
List of recommendations
Abbreviations and acronyms
Chapter 1 - Introduction and background
  • Referral and conduct of the inquiry
  • Structure of the report
  • Background
  • Functions and provisions of the bill
  • Consideration by the Senate’s scrutiny committees
Chapter 2 - Key issues
  • Resourcing and implementation
  • Performance measures
  • Transparency and information-sharing
  • Responsibility in relation to shipped cargo
  • Committee view
Appendix 1 - Submissions and Additional Information

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3511
rrat.sen@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

The bill would amend the Act to enhance biosecurity compliance powers and ensure penalties for non-compliance reflect the level of risk to Australia’s biosecurity.