3Object of Act

3 Object of Act

3 Object of Act

(1) The object of this Act is to facilitate and regulate the cultivation of alkaloid poppies and the receipt and supply of material derived from alkaloid poppies for use in manufacturing or producing therapeutic goods and in scientific research, analysis, education and training.

(2) That object is to be achieved by—

(a) establishing a scheme of licences and permits to authorise activities relating to alkaloid poppies or material derived from alkaloid poppies, and

(b) ensuring that the authorised activities are limited to activities supporting the manufacture or production of therapeutic goods, whether in or outside Australia, or scientific research, analysis, education or training, and

(c) regulating the authorised activities in a manner designed—

(i) to keep alkaloid poppies and certain material derived from alkaloid poppies secure and ensure that they are not diverted for unlawful purposes, and

(ii) to minimise the risk of environmental harm or harm to humans arising from the activities.