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.

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.

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.