5Definitions

5 Definitions

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

(a) animal;
(b) Australian territory;
(c) goods;
(d) plant.

(1) In this instrument:

Act means the Biosecurity Act 2015.

listed fresh cut flowers or foliage (Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands) means fresh cut flowers or foliage (or a part of a flower or foliage) of a species that is listed in the List of Species of Fresh Cut Flowers and Foliage with Alternative Conditions for Import (Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands) prepared by the Director of Biosecurity and published on the Agriculture Department’s website, as existing from time to time.

Note: Flowers or foliage (or a part of a flower or foliage) of a particular species are listed in the List of Species of Fresh Cut Flowers and Foliage with Alternative Conditions for Import (Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands) if the Director of Biosecurity is satisfied that the level of biosecurity risk associated with fresh cut flowers or foliage (or a part of a flower or foliage) of that species can be managed to an acceptable level.

(2) A word or phrase that is used in this instrument and in the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non‑prohibited Goods) Determination 2016 has the same meaning in this instrument as it has in that instrument.

Note: The following expressions are defined in the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non‑prohibited Goods) Determination 2016:

Note: (a) animal part;

Note: (b) animal tissue;

Note: (c) dairy product;

Note: (d) egg;

Note: (e) egg product;

Note: (f) import permit;

Note: (fa) infectious agent;

Note: (g) meat;

Note: (h) meat product;

Note: (ha) microorganism;

Note: (i) shelf‑stable;

Note: (j) viable.