Overview
The federal government has registered the Biosecurity (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026, which came into force on 11 September 2026. This instrument makes consequential amendments to several existing regulations.
Regulations affected
The instrument makes changes to the following regulations:
- Biosecurity Regulation 2016 (Schedule 1) - parts are repealed
- Biosecurity Charges Imposition (Customs) Regulation 2016 - amended
- Biosecurity Charges Imposition (General) Regulation 2016 - amended
- Imported Food Control Regulations 2019 (Schedule 2) - amended
Enabling legislation
This instrument is authorised under the following Acts:
- Biosecurity Act 2015
- Biosecurity Charges Imposition (General) Act 2015
- Biosecurity Charges Imposition (Customs) Act 2015
- Imported Food Control Act 1992
It is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
What the instrument does not specify
The source does not specify what the substantive changes to each regulation are, or which specific businesses are affected beyond those operating under these regulatory frameworks.
Key actions
- If a business imports food or agricultural goods and pays biosecurity charges, the full text of this instrument is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01195 to check whether the amendments to the Biosecurity Charges Imposition Regulations or the Imported Food Control Regulations 2019 affect its obligations.
- An explanatory statement is available on the same page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01195, providing a plain-language explanation of what each amendment changes.
- The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is the contact point for clarification on how these changes apply to specific import or biosecurity charge arrangements.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.