sec.14What is a biosecurity event

### sec.14 What is a biosecurity event A biosecurity event is an event comprising something that— has happened, is happening or may happen; and has had, is having or may have a significant adverse effect on a biosecurity consideration; and was or is being caused by, or may be or may have been caused by, biosecurity matter. A horse has died and it has been confirmed that the death was caused by the Hendra virus infection. This may have a significant adverse effect on human health. There has been a suspected outbreak of foot and mouth disease in another State that may spread to the State and may have a significant adverse effect on the economy. - (a) has happened, is happening or may happen; and - (b) has had, is having or may have a significant adverse effect on a biosecurity consideration; and - (c) was or is being caused by, or may be or may have been caused by, biosecurity matter. - 1 A horse has died and it has been confirmed that the death was caused by the Hendra virus infection. This may have a significant adverse effect on human health. - 2 There has been a suspected outbreak of foot and mouth disease in another State that may spread to the State and may have a significant adverse effect on the economy.