Biosecurity Act 2023
30Duty to notify presence of notifiable biosecurity matter
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30 Duty to notify presence of notifiable biosecurity matter (1) A person who becomes aware of, or reasonably suspects, the presence of notifiable biosecurity matter, has a duty to immediately notify the presence in the way prescribed by regulation.
Division 2.4 Duty to notify presence of notifiable biosecurity matter (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 where the notifiable biosecurity matter is present or suspected of being present; or (b) becomes aware of, or suspects, the presence of the notifiable biosecurity matter 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.