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Biosecurity Act 1993

Introduction

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"Protecting People, Animals, and the Environment from Harm"

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This law is about stopping pests and unwanted organisms from causing harm. You will learn how to keep them out and get rid of them if they are already here. The law also talks about managing them so they do not cause too much trouble. The law wants to make sure that pests and unwanted organisms do not hurt people, animals, or the environment. You need to understand what pests and unwanted organisms are, so you can help stop them. This law is important because it helps keep you and your community safe from harm caused by pests and unwanted organisms.

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1: Short Title and commencement, or

"The Biosecurity Act 1993: What it's Called and When it Started"

Biosecurity Act 1993

Reprint as at:
2025-04-05
Assent:
1993-08-26
Commencement:
see section 1(2)

The Parliamentary Counsel Office has made editorial and format changes to this version using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019.

Note 4 at the end of this version provides a list of the amendments included in it.

This Act is administered by the Ministry for Primary Industries.

An Act to restate and reform the law relating to the exclusion, eradication, and effective management of pests and unwanted organisms

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