TASIn ForceAct
Biosecurity Act 2019
247Burden of proof in certain circumstances
Start here
Get a plain-English read of 247
Turn the raw legal text into a practical explanation grounded in Biosecurity Act 2019.
247 Burden of proof in certain circumstances
In proceedings for an offence under this Act, the obligation is on the defendant to prove –
(a) that the defendant was exempt from a requirement imposed by or under this Act; or
(b) that the defendant was authorised by or under this Act to engage in any conduct so engaged in by the defendant.