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Case: Live domestic cats Effective 17 Jul 2016 to 03 Aug 2016

Glossary

The following provides a definition of words or phrases that are found within the text. Some of these have a special meaning in relation to the importation or treatment of goods entering Australia and may be important to understand in meeting the requirements for import.

Term	Definition
Approved Arrangement Site (AA Site)	An arrangement approved under Section 406 of the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cwlth) which permits a biosecurity industry participant to carry out specified activities to manage biosecurity risks associated with particular goods, premises or other things.
competent authority	The government veterinary service or equivalent in the country of export.
goods	Goods include: 1. An animal. 2. A plant. 3. Any other article, substance or thing (including, but not limited to, any kind of moveable property); and, to avoid doubt, includes mail of any kind and ballast water.
Government approved veterinarian	A government approved veterinarian is either a government veterinary officer or a specially appointed veterinarian, as authorised by the Veterinary Administration of the exporting country.
import permit application	The department will assess the application and on the basis of that assessment may decide to grant an import permit subject to any conditions deemed necessary for safe importation, use and disposal of those products. It should be noted that applying for an import permit does not automatically result in an import permit being issued. The Director of biosecurity or their delegate issues the import permit. You should ensure that an application is submitted for each product type and that the prescribed fee accompanies the import permit application.
official government veterinarian	An Official Government Veterinarian is a government officer usually employed by the government veterinary administration in the exporting country. Official Government Veterinarians generally do not work in private practice. Official Government Veterinarians are authorised to sign certificates on behalf of their Government’s veterinary administration.
quarantine	Animals will only be released from biosecurity control where there is no reason to suspect that an animal is suffering from a disease or is the source of a disease.
Registered veterinarian	A registered veterinarian is a veterinarian who authorised to certify on behalf of the New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI).