Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00829:reg:2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00829
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2
Character Range: 34377–38392

2                                            Empty containers that are, or are intended to be, brought into Australian territory on a vessel                                                        All of the following:
                                                                                                                                                                                                    (a) information identifying the vessel (including the voyage number);
                                                                                                                                                                                                    (b) the place where the containers were, or are intended to be, loaded onto the vessel;
                                                                                                                                                                                                    (c) each port in Australian territory where the containers are intended to be unloaded;
                                                                                                                                                                                                    (d) the place in Australian territory:
                                                                                                                                                                                                    (i) that is intended to be the final destination of the containers; or
                                                                                                                                                                                                    (ii) where it is intended that the containers leave Australian territory;
                                                                                                                                                                                                    (e) the estimated day of arrival at each port referred to in paragraphs (c) and (d) of the vessel bringing the containers to the port;
                                                                                                                                                                                                    (f) the number of containers;
                                                                                                                                                                                                    (g) if a container has an identifying number—that number;
                                                                                                                                                                                                    (h) the number of the bill of lading (however described) for the goods

Manner in which notice must be given
 (4) The notice must be given in writing and may be given electronically.
Note: The notice must be in a form or forms approved by the Director of Biosecurity (see paragraph 120(3)(d) of the Act).

Person to whom notice must be given
 (5) The notice must be given to a biosecurity official or a customs officer.
 (6) If the notice is given using an electronic system, the notice is taken to have been given to a biosecurity official or a customs officer.

When notice must be given
 (7) The notice must be given:
 (a) if the goods are, or are intended to be, brought into Australian territory on an aircraft—no later than 2 hours before the aircraft is estimated to arrive at its first landing place in Australian territory; or
 (b) if the goods are, or are intended to be, brought into Australian territory on a vessel—no later than:
 (i) 48 hours before the vessel is estimated to arrive at its first port in Australian territory; or
 (ii) if the voyage is shorter than 48 hours—12 hours before the vessel is estimated to arrive at its first port in Australian territory.