What this regulation did
The Biosecurity Charges Imposition (Customs) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2026 amended the Biosecurity Charges Imposition (Customs) Regulation 2016. That parent regulation sets fees charged at the Australian border for biosecurity inspections on imported goods.
The amending regulation was made on 29 June 2026 and came into force on 29 June 2026. It has since been repealed and was only in force until 16 September 2026.
What the amendment contained
The source document states that Schedule 1 of this regulation included amendments and application provisions relating to the Biosecurity Charges Imposition (Customs) Regulation 2016. The source does not specify what fee amounts were changed or the detailed content of those amendments.
Administration
This regulation is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Key actions
- Importers who pay biosecurity inspection charges at the border can check with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to confirm current fee rates, as this amending regulation is no longer in force and may have been replaced. Contact details are available at agriculture.gov.au.
- The source does not specify dollar amounts for any fee changes. Businesses affected by biosecurity import charges can check the current Biosecurity Charges Imposition (Customs) Regulation 2016 on legislation.gov.au for the latest applicable rates.
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