The purpose of this bill is to better protect our border by deterring offenders from bringing in illegal biosecurity risks items such as fruit or other food by increasing the immediate fine and giving officers stronger authority to refuse entry in some cases.
Passed first reading 21 September 2022, now with the Primary Production Committee (currently before committee).
Submissions due 03 November 2022
Member's bill
Passed by a majority of 100 votes (110 ayes, 10 noes, 0 abstentions)
| Bill type | Member's bill |
|---|---|
| Parliament | 53 |
| Ref | 132-1 |
| Introduced | 19 May 2022 |
| First reading | 21 September 2022 |
| Select Committee | Primary Production Committee |
| Public submissions due | 3 November 2022 |
| Divided | No |
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