Commonwealth legislation

National Health Security Act 2007 - Proclamation

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This is a formal proclamation (official announcement) by the Governor-General that switches on Part 3 of the National Health Security Act 2007 as of 31 January 2009.

What this does:

The National Health Security Act contains laws protecting Australia from serious health threats like disease outbreaks and biosecurity emergencies.
However, some parts of Acts don't start automatically when Parliament passes them; they need the Governor-General to formally "proclaim" (announce) a start date.
This document activates Part 3 of the Act, meaning those specific rules became enforceable law on 31 January 2009.

Why this matters:

Before this date, Part 3 had no legal force. After this date, the provisions regarding national health security capabilities and emergency frameworks became operational.

Who decided this:

The Governor-General made this proclamation on the advice of the Federal Executive Council (Cabinet) and under the authority delegated by the Health Minister.

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Proclamation

National Health Security Act 2007

I, QUENTIN BRYCE, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and under item 3 of the table in subsection 2 (1) of the National Health Security Act 2007, fix 31 January 2009 as the day on which Part 3 of that Act commences.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 12 December 2008

QUENTIN BRYCE Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

NICOLA ROXON

Minister for Health and Ageing

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