What happened
The Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Perth Airport) Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Determination 2025 is a technical update to the rules about Perth Airport's status as a biosecurity first point of entry for international arrivals. It was made under the Biosecurity Act 2015 by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
The determination was registered on 3 December 2025. It was in force for just one day before being repealed on 4 December 2025.
What is not known
The source page gives no detail on what the amendment actually changed. There is no information available about which specific requirements were amended, why it was repealed so quickly, or what replaced it.
Relevance
This determination governs how biosecurity checks operate at Perth Airport. This is most relevant to businesses involved in international freight, importing, or operations at that airport. The source does not specify any direct compliance obligations for individual businesses.
Key actions
- Note that this determination is no longer in force, having been repealed the day after it commenced, so no action is needed on this specific version.
- If a business relies on Perth Airport as a biosecurity entry point for imports, the Federal Register of Legislation page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2025L01467 can be checked for the current version in force.
- The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry can be contacted directly for clarification on current first point of entry requirements at Perth Airport, as the source text does not detail the specific changes made.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.