Overview
The Biosecurity Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2026 is a legislative instrument that amended fees in the Biosecurity Regulation 2016, administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The instrument came into force on 29 June 2026 and was repealed on 16 September 2026. It is no longer in effect.
What the instrument covered
The instrument amended the Biosecurity Regulation 2016 through Schedule 1. Schedule 1 included both amendments and application or saving provisions. The source does not specify which fee amounts were changed or which biosecurity activities those fees related to.
Current status
As of 16 September 2026, this regulation is no longer in force. The Biosecurity Regulation 2016 remains the principal instrument governing biosecurity fees.
Where to find further information
- The full text and explanatory statement for this instrument are available at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00866.
- The current version of the Biosecurity Regulation 2016 is available at legislation.gov.au.
- The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry can be contacted for clarification on current biosecurity fees.
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