On-farm biosecurity record-keeping + reporting
Producers must maintain biosecurity records + immediately report notifiable diseases.
Who must comply
Livestock producers; commercial agricultural operators.
What triggers it
Operating an agricultural enterprise; suspecting a notifiable disease.
When due
Continuous; notifications immediate.
Evidence required
PIC, NLIS records, biosecurity plan, vaccination + movement records.
Max penalty
Criminal penalties for failure to notify emergency animal disease; civil for record-keeping breaches
Summary
Federal Biosecurity Act 2015 + state biosecurity laws impose general biosecurity duties and notifiable disease reporting. Livestock producers must maintain Property Identification Code (PIC), participate in National Livestock Identification System (NLIS), and notify state authorities of suspected emergency animal diseases (e.g. FMD, ASF) immediately.
Source legislation
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Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with On-farm biosecurity record-keeping + reporting?
- Livestock producers; commercial agricultural operators.
- What triggers On-farm biosecurity record-keeping + reporting?
- Operating an agricultural enterprise; suspecting a notifiable disease.
- When is On-farm biosecurity record-keeping + reporting due?
- Continuous; notifications immediate.
- What is the maximum penalty for On-farm biosecurity record-keeping + reporting?
- Criminal penalties for failure to notify emergency animal disease; civil for record-keeping breaches
- What evidence is required for On-farm biosecurity record-keeping + reporting?
- PIC, NLIS records, biosecurity plan, vaccination + movement records.
Source: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.