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

The instrument designates the Port of Sydney as a first point of entry for biosecurity purposes, establishing specific biosecurity entry points for both vessels (Part 2, s.5 and Part 3, s.7) and goods (Part 2, s.6 and Part 3, s.8). Part 4 sets out conditions requiring regulated parties to notify the Agriculture Department of changes.

Affected parties include vessel operators, importers, and exporters using the Port of Sydney, who must ensure compliance with biosecurity entry requirements and notification obligations. The instrument is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and is authorized by the Biosecurity Act 2015.