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Biosecurity Legislation Information Sessions
Did you know that the Quarantine Act 1908 is being replaced by the Biosecurity Act 2015 from 16 June 2016? Here’s your opportunity to find out what it’s all about and what will change.
Register to attend the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Biosecurity Legislation Information Sessions
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is hosting a series of dedicated Biosecurity Legislation Information Sessions across Australia throughout March and April 2016.
The free Sessions will provide an overview of the implementation of the new legislation and explain how the new Biosecurity Act 2015 may affect your industry from commencement.
Senior Executives and Subject Matter Experts from the department will deliver detailed information that will be of interest to a broad range of stakeholders on legislation topics including: Import Pathway, Approved Arrangements, Conditions and Permits, Enforcement/Fit and Proper Person requirements, Ballast Water, Installations, Governance and Review and Human Health subjects.
Biosecurity Legislation Information Session details
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Perth |
Tuesday 15 March 2016 |
Novotel Perth Langley |
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Sydney |
Monday 21 March 2016 |
Novotel Brighten Le Sands |
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Adelaide |
Tuesday 22 March 2016 |
The Lakes Resort |
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Brisbane |
Wednesday 23 March 2016 |
Novotel Brisbane Airport |
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Cairns |
Wednesday 30 March 2016 |
Hilton Double Tree |
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Darwin |
Thursday 31 March 2016 |
Mantra Pandanas |
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Hobart |
Tuesday 5 April 2016 |
Hotel Grand Chancellor |
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Melbourne |
Wednesday 6 April 2016 |
Mantra Tullamarine |
Further information including individual session times can be found on our website: agriculture.gov.au/biosecuritysessions.
You can register to attend by completing the quick online registration form.
The Biosecurity Legislation Information Sessions will be an accredited activity under the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Scheme for licensed Customs Brokers. Eligible sessions have been accredited three CPD points in Stream A by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and are marked with reference codes on the department's Biosecurity Legislation Information Sessions webpage.