❓ Hon Julie Freeman questions the Minister for Agriculture and Food regarding the timeliness of Commonwealth advice to the state government on biosecurity threats arriving via sea containers. The Minister confirms advice is provided through various channels, with timeliness dependent on the significance of the interception.
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Biosecurity risk—Sea
containers434.Hon Julie Freemanto
theMinister for Agriculture and Food:I refer to my
question without notice asked yesterday, 24 June, regarding imported sea
containers, and the minister's response indicating that biosecurity of this
nature is a Commonwealth responsibility.(1) Does the Commonwealth provide timely advice to
the state government regarding biosecurity threats arriving by sea,
particularly in relation to inspection data and prosecutions?(2) If such advice is provided, what form does
that communication take?(3) What is the typical timeframe between the
detection of a biosecurity hazard by Commonwealth authorities and the
notification to the relevant state authorities?
containers434.Hon Julie Freemanto
theMinister for Agriculture and Food:I refer to my
question without notice asked yesterday, 24 June, regarding imported sea
containers, and the minister's response indicating that biosecurity of this
nature is a Commonwealth responsibility.(1) Does the Commonwealth provide timely advice to
the state government regarding biosecurity threats arriving by sea,
particularly in relation to inspection data and prosecutions?(2) If such advice is provided, what form does
that communication take?(3) What is the typical timeframe between the
detection of a biosecurity hazard by Commonwealth authorities and the
notification to the relevant state authorities?
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25 June 2025
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Hon Jackie Jarvis replied:(1) Yes.(2) The Commonwealth utilises a number of
mechanisms to share information on significant national interceptions,
including by phone, email notifications and reports.(3) The timeliness of advice depends on the
significance of the interception.
Biosecurity risk—Sea
containers
mechanisms to share information on significant national interceptions,
including by phone, email notifications and reports.(3) The timeliness of advice depends on the
significance of the interception.
Biosecurity risk—Sea
containers
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