Biosecurity Act 2023
12Meaning of biosecurity impact
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12 Meaning of biosecurity impact biosecurity impact means an adverse effect on the environment, the economy or the community that— (a) arises from, or has the potential to arise from, biosecurity matter or a carrier, or a dealing with biosecurity matter or a carrier; and (b) is related to at least 1 of the following: (i) the introduction, presence, spread or increase of a pest in any part of the ACT; (ii) the introduction, presence, spread or increase of a disease or disease agent in any part of the ACT; (iii) an animal, plant, animal product or plant product becoming contaminated; (iv) any other thing or circumstance prescribed by regulation.
contaminated, for an animal, plant, animal product or plant product, means the animal, plant or product contains a contaminant that makes it, or is likely to make it— (a) unfit or unsuitable for use in a commercial or other activity; or (b) a risk to human health or safety, or to the environment; or (c) unfit for export or other trade.