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4 Definitions

Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:

(a) Australian territory;
(b) human remains.

In this instrument:

Act means the Biosecurity Act 2015.

hermetically‑sealed container means an airtight container that bodily fluids cannot leak from when sealed.

human biosecurity official has the same meaning as in the Biosecurity Regulation 2016.

medical practitioner means a person registered or licensed as a medical practitioner under an Australian or foreign law that provides for the registration or licensing of medical practitioners.

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