Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1995 No. 15 CUSTOMS (PROHIBITED IMPORTS) REGULATIONS (AMENDMENT) - REG 9

9.1 Subregulation 5A (1):
Omit the subregulation, substitute:



"(1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), the importation into Australia of
a therapeutic substance that is an antibiotic substance is prohibited unless a
permission in writing to import the substance has been granted by the
Secretary of the Department of Human Services and Health or an authorised
person.



"(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a substance:

   (a)  that is for the personal use of a passenger, or a relative of a
        passenger, on a ship or an aircraft; and

   (b)  that is brought to Australia on that ship or aircraft; and

   (c)  the amount of which does not exceed 3 months supply for a person at
        the maximum dosage recommended by the manufacturer of the substance.



"(3) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a substance:

   (a)  imported by a member of a group of persons visiting Australia to
        participate in a national or international sporting event; and

   (b)  for use in the treatment of a member or members of that group.".

9.2 Subregulations 5A (4), (6) and (8):
Omit "Department of Health, Housing, Local Government and Community Services"
(wherever occurring), substitute "Department of Human Services and Health".