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Registered Quarantine Place - Tasmania

Description

You will need this registration if you intend to operate a quarantine facility for the purpose of examining biosecurity matter that is imported into, or to be exported out of, Tasmania. A quarantine place requires approval by Biosecurity Tasmania as meeting certain biosecurity standards so that goods classified as biosecurity matter may be stored there pending inspection by Biosecurity Tasmania. 

 

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

The requirements that must be met include, but are not restricted to: 

  • An inspection bench with appropriate lighting; 
  • A capacity to handle and store biosecurity waste;
  • Staff must be trained to maintain the biosecurity standards needed for Registered Quarantine Place status; 
  • Effective pest management onsite; 
  • A biosecurity area where goods to be inspected are stored, that is separate from the normal operations of the premise; 
  • Appropriate signage identifying the biosecurity area and biosecurity bins;?
  • Effective security measures are in place,? including biosecurity signage; and
  • The development and approval of an Operations Manual for your Registered Quarantine Place.

 

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All Plant Biosecurity Manual Tasmania 2024 - PDF (Opens in new window)

Administering agency

Department of Natural Resources and Environment

Biosecurity Tasmania

Contact details

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