Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00853:reg:7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00853
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7
Character Range: 4536–5761

7  Requirements for reporting reportable biosecurity incidents

Information that must be included in a report
 (1) The following information must be included in a report of a reportable biosecurity incident in relation to goods that is required by subsection 155(1) or 156(1) of the Act:
 (a) details of the goods;
 (b) the location of the goods;
 (c) a description of the incident;
 (d) if known, when and where the incident occurred;
 (e) when the person making the report became aware of the incident;
 (f) whether the goods have been moved since the incident occurred;
 (g) the name and contact details of:
 (i) the person making the report; and
 (ii) any other person who may have information about the incident;
 (h) details of any steps taken to manage the incident.

How a report must be made
 (2) A report of a reportable biosecurity incident required by subsection 155(1) or 156(1) of the Act must be made orally or in writing.
 (3) If:
 (a) a report is made orally; and
 (b) the Director of Biosecurity, or a biosecurity officer, asks the person who made the report to also provide the report in writing within a specified period;
the report must also be made in writing within the period specified in the request.