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Case: Pet fish food Effective 20 Jul 2019 to 29 Jul 2019

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.
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.
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.
macroalgae

Chlorophyll-containing plants belonging to the phylum Thallophyta, constituting the subphylum the Algae. Multi-celled organisms in various forms from single stems to large and branching. Made up of the seaweeds and freshwater forms.

microalgae

Single cell microorganisms that are generally green algae or cyanobacteria (formerly blue green algae). Common species used as animal feed supplements are: Arthrospira platensis, Arthrospira maxima (previously Spirulina platensis and Spirulina maximua), Chlorella spp, Dunaliella spp, Nannochloropsis spp and Schizochitrium spp.