Information and Document Requirements for Travellers Entering Australia (Biosecurity)
Biosecurity Amendment (Improving Operational Efficiency) Bill 2026
1st House
2nd House
Law
Links to official parliament websites
Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Travellers must provide specific information and documents to help assess biosecurity risks; this includes details about any people they are in charge of.
Travellers must update any information or documents that are no longer accurate or complete.
The Director of Biosecurity can require these details from people whether they are inside or outside Australian territory.
People face a civil penalty of 120 penalty units if they fail to provide the required information or documents.
The relevant Director can now issue a notice to an applicant before approving an arrangement with conditions.
The Director must provide the reasons for the proposed action in writing; they must invite a submission within 30 days unless the matter is serious and urgent.