New Biosecurity Legislation Commences On 1 October 2026

Dept of Agriculture

Four new biosecurity legislative instruments have been published on the Federal Register of Legislation and commence on 1 October 2026.

The new instruments are:

The new instruments include regulatory improvements, updated biosecurity measures, the removal of outdated requirements, and minor drafting updates.

The new instruments replace the corresponding 2016 instruments, which repeal on 1 October 2026.

The new instruments support the continued operation of Australia's biosecurity system and strengthen the legislative framework that helps protect Australia's economy, environment and agricultural industries from biosecurity risks.

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