What the rule does
A new federal determination made under the Biosecurity Act 2015 designates Western Sydney International Airport (Badgerys Creek) as an official first point of entry for biosecurity purposes. The determination took effect on 15 July 2026.
What first point of entry status means
Designation as a first point of entry means the airport is subject to Australia's biosecurity controls - the same framework that applies at other international airports including Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. The source does not specify which flights or cargo operations will commence at the airport or when.
Administration
The determination is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Key actions
- Businesses importing goods, agricultural products, or food through Western Sydney International Airport are required to check biosecurity declaration and inspection requirements that now apply at that entry point with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry at agriculture.gov.au.
- Businesses operating at or near Western Sydney International Airport and involving international cargo, food, or plant and animal products are required to confirm compliance obligations under the Biosecurity Act 2015 with a customs broker or the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Source
The full text of the determination is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00966.
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