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National Health Security (SSBA Standards) Determination 2008

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This Determination gives legal force to the Security-sensitive Biological Agent (SSBA) Standards under the National Health Security Act 2007, making the Standards binding rules for laboratories handling dangerous pathogens. It sets minimum security requirements to prevent theft, misuse, or accidental release.

It affects research institutions, diagnostic labs and any facility handling SSBAs, covering physical security, staff vetting and incident reporting. Parts 1–2 took effect immediately; the remaining requirements commenced on 1 July 2009. The Determination incorporates the Department of Health’s SSBA Standards by reference.

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National Health Security (SSBA Standards) Determination 20081

National Health Security Act 2007

I, NICOLA ROXON, Minister for Health and Ageing, make this Determination under subsection 35 (1) of the National Health Security Act 2007.

Dated 13 November 2008

NICOLA ROXON

Minister for Health and Ageing

1 Name of Determination

This Determination is the National Health Security (SSBA Standards) Determination 2008.

2 Commencement

This Determination commences immediately after the commencement of Part 3 of the National Health Security Act 2007.

3 Definition

In this Determination:

Act means the National Health Security Act 2007.

SSBA Standards means the Security‑sensitive Biological Agent (SSBA) Standards, dated 30 September 2008, published by the Commonwealth.

Note The Security‑sensitive Biological Agent (SSBA) Standards can be found on the Department’s website at http://www.health.gov.au/ssba.

4 Determination

(1) For subsection 35 (1) of the Act, the SSBA Standards are determined.

(2) The determination under subsection (1) comes into effect:

(a) for Parts 1 and 2 of the SSBA Standards — immediately after the commencement of Part 3 of the National Health Security Act 2007; and

(b) for the remainder of the SSBA Standards — on 1 July 2009.

Note

Note: 1. All legislative instruments and compilations are registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments kept under the Legislative Instruments Act 2003. See http://www.frli.gov.au.

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