Did you know the Biosecurity Regulations 2016 came into force on 1 July 2016?
The old “declared pest classes” under the Biosecurity Act 2014 have been replaced with two new classes – “prohibited matter” and “restricted matter”.
Prohibited matter is defined as a disease, exotic fish, insect pest, pest animal or a weed that is not found in Queensland. If it was to enter Queensland it would seriously impact our health, way of life, the economy and the environment.
Restricted matter is defined as an animal, disease, noxious fish, insects, pest animals or weeds found in Queensland. Specific actions are required to be taken that limit the impact of this matter by reducing, controlling or containing it.
For further information regarding the Act, the Regulations, and their implications, contact our Principal Brendan Cowie.