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Authorisation as a Biosecurity Officer or Biosecurity Enforcement Officer - Australian Government

Description

You will require this authorisation if you intend to operate as a biosecurity officer or biosecurity enforcement officer.

Biosecurity controls at points of entry into Australia minimise the risk of exotic pests and diseases entering the country. Biosecurity officers and enforcement officers appointed by the Agency are responsible for a range of roles in preventing the introduction of exotic pests and diseases.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible to receive this authorisation, you must:

  • be an officer or employee of the Australian Government, State or Territory body or a member of the Australian Defence Force
  • satisfy the training and qualification requirements for biosecurity officers.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Act(s) name

Biosecurity Act 2015 Australian Government

Administering agency

Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.