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Documents Relating To The Biosecurity Legislation Implementation Framework.

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This document is the Biosecurity Legislation Implementation Framework (Version 1.0, July 2015), outlining the Australian Government's programme to implement the Biosecurity Act 2015, which replaced the Quarantine Act 1908. The framework details the implementation approach for subordinate legislation and administrative practices necessary for the Act's substantive commencement on 16 June 2016. It covers programme governance structure, including the Biosecurity Legislation Implementation Programme Board; Stage 1 priorities focused on maintaining core biosecurity operations; implementation principles and lifecycle; risk management and change control mechanisms; and critical success factors. The document establishes tolerance thresholds, reporting requirements, and a strategic roadmap across multiple stages. Attachments include project lists and commencement timelines. This is primarily a strategic planning and programme management document rather than disclosure of specific biosecurity incidents, import assessments, or regulatory decisions.

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