Biosecurity Act 1993 is an
Act of Parliament
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in
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island count ...
. The Act is a restatement and reform of the laws relating to
pests
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and other unwanted organisms.
It was a world first.
In the Act an "unwanted organism" is defined to be one that "is capable or potentially capable of causing unwanted harm to any natural and physical resources or human health" and a "restricted organism" means "any organism for which a containment approval has been granted in accordance with the
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO) is an Act of Parliament passed in New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North I ...
".
Part 5 of the Act provides for a National Pest Management Strategy and Regional Pest Management Strategy.
See also
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Biosecurity in New Zealand
Biosecurity in New Zealand guards against threats to agriculture and biodiversity, with strict border control measures being taken to prevent unwanted organisms from entering the country.
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New Zealand is an island nation that is geograph ...
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Biodiversity of New Zealand
The biodiversity of New Zealand, a large island country located in the south-western Pacific Ocean, is varied and distinctive. The species of New Zealand accumulated over many millions of years as lineages evolved in the local circumstances. Ne ...
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Conservation in New Zealand
Conservation in New Zealand has a history associated with both Māori and Europeans. Both groups of people caused a loss of species and both altered their behaviour to a degree after realising their effect on indigenous flora and fauna.
Protected ...
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Environment Act 1986
The Environment Act 1986 of New Zealand established the Ministry for the Environment and the Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.
References
About the Environment Act 1986
Statutes of New Zealand
Urban planning in ...
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Ministry for the Environment (New Zealand)
The Ministry for the Environment (MfE; Māori: ''Manatū Mō Te Taiao'') is the public service department of New Zealand charged with advising the New Zealand Government on policies and issues affecting the environment, in addition to the releva ...
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National Pest Plant Accord
The National Pest Plant Accord (NPPA) is a New Zealand agreement that identifies pest plants that are prohibited from sale and commercial propagation and distribution.
The Accord initially came into effect on 1 October 2001 between regional coun ...
References
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External links
Biosecurity Act 1993- text of the Act
Biosecurity New Zealand part of Ministry for Primary Industries
Statutes of New Zealand
Nature conservation in New Zealand
1993 in New Zealand law
Biosecurity
Pest legislation