4Definitions

4 Definitions

Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in section 9 of the Act.

In this instrument:

Act means the Biosecurity Act 2015.

freight container means a re‑usable container:

(a) that is designed to be used to transport goods by one or more modes of transport; and
(b) that can be transferred from one mode of transport to another without unloading the goods from the container; and
(c) that is known as a 20‑foot‑long container or a 40‑foot‑long container.

general goods means goods (as defined by section 19 of the Act) other than baggage, freight containers, live horses or waste.

goods means goods (as defined by section 19 of the Act):

(a) that are subject to biosecurity control; or
(b) in relation to which an exposed goods order is in force.

inorganic bulk goods means chemicals, ores, minerals or gases that:

(a) are brought or imported into Australian territory in bulk; and
(b) do not contain animals, plants, organic compounds or microbes.

non‑commercial vessel has the same meaning as in the Biosecurity Regulation 2016.

non‑commercial vessel baggage means baggage carried on a non‑commercial vessel.

non‑commercial vessel waste means waste carried on a non‑commercial vessel.

passenger vessel baggage means baggage carried on a passenger vessel.

vessel means a vessel (as defined by section 9 of the Act) that is subject to biosecurity control.

waste means goods (as defined by section 19 of the Act):

(a) that are subject to biosecurity control; and
(b) that are intended, by the person in charge of the vessel on which the goods are carried, to be disposed of.