Biosecurity Act 2023
25Meaning of biosecurity event
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25 Meaning of biosecurity event biosecurity event— (a) means an event that— (i) has happened, is happening, or is likely to happen; and (ii) has had, is having, or is likely to have a significant biosecurity impact; and (b) includes the following events: (i) the presence of prohibited biosecurity matter in any part of the ACT; (ii) the appearance of ulcers or blisters on the mouth or feet of ruminants or pigs; (iii) an unexplained and significant increase in a mortality rate or morbidity rate in plants or animals; (iv) an unexplained and significant fall in production relating to plants or animals; (v) the appearance of other unexplained and significant clinical signs in animals including, but not limited to, unexplained neurological signs or conditions; (vi) anything else prescribed by regulation.