Overview
The Biosecurity Amendment (Diagnostic Fees) Regulations 2026 is a federal legislative instrument that was registered on 30 October 2026. It is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
The regulation amends the Biosecurity Regulations 2026 under the authority of the Biosecurity Act 2015.
What the source shows
The source page provides the regulation's title, registration details and a table of contents showing it contains one schedule of amendments. The source page does not specify the actual fee amounts, which diagnostic services are affected, or which industries or businesses will pay these fees.
Businesses that deal with biosecurity testing, such as importers, primary producers or those handling goods subject to biosecurity inspection, are advised to check the full legislation text for the specific fee changes.
Key actions
- Visit the Federal Register of Legislation page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01463 to view the full legislative text and explanatory statement for the specific diagnostic fee amounts and who they apply to.
- If a business relies on biosecurity diagnostic testing or import/export clearance, the amendment details can be reviewed to confirm whether new or changed fees apply.
- The 'Set up an alert' or 'Save this title to My Account' options on the Register page can be used to track any further changes to this instrument.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.