Part 7Exigency actions
146Duration of emergency
A declaration of biosecurity emergency ceases to have effect at the end of 4 months after it comes into force, unless subsection (2) or (5) applies.
Before a declaration ceases to have effect, it may be extended by—
- another Proclamation under section 144; or
- a resolution of the House of Representatives.
If a declaration is extended under subsection (2)(a), subsection (1) applies to it.
If a declaration is extended under subsection (2)(b), it is extended for the period stated in the resolution.
Before a declaration ceases to have effect, it may be revoked by—
- another Proclamation under section 144; or
- a resolution of the House of Representatives.
A resolution revoking a declaration has effect from the time of the resolution or a later time specified in the resolution.
An extension under subsection (2)(b) or a revocation under subsection (5)(b) must be published under Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019 (and section 120(2) of that Act applies to the extension or revocation for that purpose).
Notes
- Section 146: replaced, on , by section 63 of the Biosecurity Law Reform Act 2012 (2012 No 73).
- Section 146(7): replaced, on , by section 77(3) of the Legislation Act 2012 (2012 No 119).
- Section 146(7): amended, on , by section 3 of the Secondary Legislation Act 2021 (2021 No 7).