Biosecurity Act 2023
152Biosecurity directions—destruction of things
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152 Biosecurity directions—destruction of things A biosecurity direction must not require or authorise the destruction of any biosecurity matter or other thing unless— (a) it is, or the authorised person reasonably suspects it is, prohibited biosecurity matter; or
(b) it is, or the authorised person reasonably suspects it is, a carrier of prohibited biosecurity matter; or (c) it is, or the authorised person reasonably suspects it is, a declared pest; or (i) it is, or the authorised person reasonably suspects it is, infected with, infested with or carrying biosecurity matter that poses a biosecurity risk; (ii) there is no other reasonably practicable treatment measure that could eliminate or minimise the biosecurity risk posed by the biosecurity matter; or (e) the destruction is expressly authorised or required by— (ii) a control declaration.