What this instrument does
The Biosecurity (Consequential Amendments No. 1) Instrument 2026 was registered on 24 September 2026 under the Biosecurity Act 2015. The instrument was made by the federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. It is in force as of 24 September 2026.
The full instrument is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01292.
Two things the instrument does
- Repeals the Biosecurity (Movements between Parts of Australian Territory) Declaration 2016.
- Amends five existing biosecurity determinations covering conditionally non-prohibited goods and prohibited goods for Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Norfolk Island, and the Torres Strait.
What is not specified in the source
The source does not detail what specific changes were made to the five determinations, nor does it describe the practical effect of those changes on the movement or importation of goods.
Key actions
- Check the full instrument text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01292 if your business imports goods into or moves goods between Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Norfolk Island, or the Torres Strait, to confirm whether the amendments to the conditionally non-prohibited goods determinations affect your specific products.
- If your business imports goods that are conditionally non-prohibited under the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021, review the amended determination to confirm whether conditions of entry have changed.
- Contact the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for clarification on how these amendments apply - the source does not provide a direct contact for 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.