What this instrument is
The federal government has registered a legislative instrument called the Biosecurity (Movements between Parts of Australian Territory) Declaration 2026. The instrument came into force on 24 September 2026.
It operates under the Biosecurity Act 2015 and is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
What it covers
The instrument deals with regulated movements between different parts of Australian territory. The source document does not specify which goods, animals, plants, or people are subject to the regulated movement rules, or what the specific compliance requirements are. The full text and explanatory statement contain those details.
Key actions
- Read the full text of the instrument and its explanatory statement at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01278 to find out exactly which movements between parts of Australian territory are regulated and what rules apply.
- If your business moves goods, produce, animals, or plants between Australian states or territories - for example, importing from interstate or sending stock between locations - check whether those movements fall under the new rules.
- Contact the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for clarification on whether your business is affected, using the department's general contact page at https://www.agriculture.gov.au/contact.
Where to find the official source
The full instrument and explanatory statement are available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01278.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.