Overview
The Biosecurity Charges Imposition (General) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2026 is a federal regulation that changed biosecurity charges rules under the Biosecurity Charges Imposition (General) Act 2015. It is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
The regulation amended the Biosecurity Charges Imposition (General) Regulation 2016.
Timing
The regulation was in force from 29 June 2026 to 16 September 2026. It is now no longer in force (repealed).
What the Amendments Involved
The source text provided does not specify the actual content of the amendments, the dollar amounts involved, or which specific charges or industries were affected.
Key Actions
- Check the official legislation page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00867 to review the full text and explanatory statement for details on what charges changed.
- If a business imports or exports goods subject to biosecurity charges, confirmation can be sought from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on whether this amendment affected charges paid.
- This instrument is no longer in force as of 16 September 2026, so checking for any later replacement regulation that may now apply is advised.
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