(1) A biosecurity auditor must report to the Secretary if, during a biosecurity audit, the biosecurity auditor becomes aware of, or suspects, any of the following occurrences:(a) any instance of critical non-compliance by the audit target;(b) that a biosecurity certificate has been issued that is false or misleading in a material particular;(c) that a person is in possession of biosecurity matter in contravention of this Act;(d) the occurrence or likely occurrence of a biosecurity event;(e) any occurrence of a kind prescribed by the regulations.(2) A report under subsection (1) must be given orally to the Secretary (a) as soon as possible; and(b) no later than 24 hours after the biosecurity auditor becomes aware of the occurrence.(3) A biosecurity auditor must give the Secretary a written copy of a report under subsection (1) within 5 days after becoming aware of the matter.(4) For the purposes of this Act, the requirement to make a report under this section is taken to be a condition of appointment for each biosecurity auditor appointed under this Act.
Subdivision 2 - Accreditation audits