Regulatory Issues in Biosecurity

Chris Pinfield ()
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Chris Pinfield: New Zealand Treasury, https://treasury.govt.nz/

No 01/23, Treasury Working Paper Series from New Zealand Treasury

Abstract: The management of biosecurity risks (risks to the production sector, to indigenous biodiversity, and to public health) involves the exercise of extensive regulatory powers both at the border and within New Zealand. This paper reviews the Biosecurity Act 1993, paying particular attention to its requirements for risk analysis and decision-making. These are generally of a high standard. Requirements at the border are significantly influenced by New Zealand’s trading obligations and opportunities. Requirements for domestic pest management strategies are elaborate but can be sidestepped. Cost recovery practices for biosecurity differ widely and have been controversial.

Keywords: biosecurity; pests; regulation; risk management; cost recovery (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: H40 K32 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 23 pages
Date: 2001
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