1‑6 Definitions1‑6 Definitions

1‑6 Definitions

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

(a) animal reproductive material;
(b) approved export program;
(c) Australian territory;
(d) authorised officer;
(e) export;
(f) export operations;
(g) prepare;
(h) Regulatory Powers Act.

In this instrument:

Act means the Export Control Act 2020, and includes:

(a) legislative instruments made under the Export Control Act 2020; and
(b) the Regulatory Powers Act as it applies in relation to the Export Control Act 2020.

approved arrangement means an approved arrangement that covers a kind of export operations in relation to prescribed livestock.

approved ESCAS means a proposed ESCAS approved under paragraph 6‑37(1)(a).

assurance rules has the meaning given by paragraph 5‑11(1)(a).

assurance standards has the meaning given by paragraph 5‑11(1)(b).

Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (or ASEL) means the document titled Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock published by the Department as it exists from time to time.

Note: The Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock could in 2021 be viewed on the Department’s website (http://www.awe.gov.au).

class of livestock means:

(a) feeder livestock; or
(b) slaughter livestock; or
(c) livestock other than feeder livestock or slaughter livestock.

enclosed shed means a structure:

(a) that has an overhead cover but may or may not have walls or windows; and
(b) that is intended to enclose animals.

entity, when used in connection with exporter supply chain assurance operations, means:

(a) a facility in another country where operations in relation to a kind of feeder livestock or slaughter livestock are carried out; or
(b) an importer of that kind of livestock; or
(c) a person who exports that kind of livestock.

Note: Examples of facilities are feedlots and abattoirs.

ESCAS (short for exporter supply chain assurance system) has the meaning given by section 6‑34.