26Duty to notify biosecurity event

26 Duty to notify biosecurity event (1) A person who becomes aware, or reasonably suspects, that a biosecurity event has happened, is happening or is likely to happen, has a duty to immediately notify the event in the way prescribed by regulation.

(2) However, the duty arises only if the person— (a) is the owner, occupier or person in charge of, or has possession of, premises, a carrier or other thing in relation to which the biosecurity event has happened, is happening or is likely to happen; or (b) becomes aware of, or suspects, the biosecurity event as a result of a consultation or other work carried out in relation to premises, a carrier or other thing in the person’s professional capacity; or (c) is a person prescribed by regulation.