Review of Biosecurity Border Clearance Charges 2009

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) invites submissions from all interested parties on the proposed changes to the Biosecurity (Costs) Regulations 2006, Biosecurity Risk Screening and Biosecurity Shipping Container Levies 2006 and a new single Biosecurity System Entry Levy.

This discussion paper also introduces a Ruminant Protein Facility Audit charge and invites comment on the possible future implications of the proposed ‘Joint Border Management System’.

Hard copies of the discussion paper can be obtained on request.

If you make a submission you will receive a copy of the submissions analysis along with the final proposals. The Minister for Biosecurity will consider submissions before making recommendations to Cabinet.

Please note that submissions may be the subject of requests for information under the Official Information Act 1992 (OIA). Under the OIA, information is to be made available to requesters unless there are sufficient grounds for withholding it, as set out in the OIA.

If you consider that any or all of the information in your submission should be treated as confidential or commercially sensitive, please state this clearly in your submission. Any decision to withhold information under the Official Information Act may be reviewed by the Ombudsman.

Requirements for submissions can be found within the consultation document.

Closing date for submissions

All submissions must be received by MAF Biosecurity New Zealand no later than 5pm on Thursday 4 February 2010.

Please mail, fax or email your submission to:

  • Zoya Kaminetska
    Senior Policy Analyst
    Biosecurity New Zealand
    Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
    PO BOX 2526
    WELLINGTON

    Facsimile: 04 894 0730
    Email: zoya.kaminetska@maf.govt.nz 

For more information please visit: Biosecurity Costs Regulations and Levy Orders Review Project

Page last updated: 24 March 2010