Biosecurity Port of Sydney Amendment Determination 2026
Summary
The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has issued the Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Sydney) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Determination 2026. This legislative instrument amends the Biosecurity Act 2015, specifically concerning the Port of Sydney as a first point of entry.
What changed
This determination, issued by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, amends the Biosecurity Act 2015 by specifying measures for the Port of Sydney as a first point of entry. The amendment is part of the "2026 Measures No. 1" and is authorised under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
Compliance officers should note that this is a final rule with an effective date of March 26, 2026. While the specific operational changes are not detailed in the provided text, entities operating within or importing through the Port of Sydney should review the full legislative instrument to understand any new or modified biosecurity requirements and ensure adherence to prevent potential penalties under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
What to do next
- Review the Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Sydney) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Determination 2026 for specific operational changes.
- Ensure all import and biosecurity procedures related to the Port of Sydney align with the amended determination by the effective date.
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Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Port of Sydney) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Determination 2026
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- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
This item is authorised by the following title:
- Biosecurity Act 2015 Latest version F2026L00380 26 March 2026
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- 1 Name
- 2 Commencement
- 3 Authority
- 4 Schedules
- Schedule 1—Amendments
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