What this instrument does
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has registered a legislative instrument called the Biosecurity (Exposed Conveyances Exempt from Biosecurity Control) Determination 2026. The instrument came into force on 21 September 2026.
The determination sets out the specific circumstances in which a vessel or vehicle that has been exposed to a biosecurity risk does not automatically become subject to biosecurity control.
What it replaces
The 2026 determination replaces the Biosecurity (Exposed Conveyances—Exceptions from Biosecurity Control) Determination 2016. The 2016 instrument is repealed by Schedule 1 of the new determination.
The source does not specify what practical changes, if any, were made to the underlying exemption conditions compared to the 2016 version.
Key actions
- Read the full determination at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01256 to check whether your conveyances qualify for exemption from biosecurity control.
- Any references to the 2016 determination used for compliance purposes are replaced by the 2026 determination, which is now the instrument in force.
- Contact the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for clarification on how the new instrument applies to specific operations. The source does not provide a specific contact address.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.