Common use of Commitments of the Parties Clause in Contracts

Commitments of the Parties. 31. This Agreement recognises that the Parties have some roles and responsibilities that rest solely within a single jurisdiction, where agreement from the other jurisdictions is not required, some will be implemented following intergovernmental consultation, and others will be delivered in partnership. 32. The Parties recognise the foundation of institutional relationships and arrangements between governments and the agricultural sector is already well developed. This Agreement will build on these and strengthen arrangements with other industries, the environmental sector, and the broader community. 33. Each Party commits to: a. adhering to and consistently applying the key biosecurity principles (above) b. maintaining Australia’s biosecurity status, recognising its benefits and protections c. a nationally consistent approach to system activities, measures and components d. fulfilling, financially resourcing to maintain an effective biosecurity system and being accountable for their commitments under this Agreement and emergency response deeds and agreements e. sharing responsibility for biosecurity with others as appropriate, including facilitating partnerships between governments, industries and the community f. sharing biosecurity information, data, intelligence and other knowledge necessary for the efficient functioning of the national biosecurity system with other Parties and, where appropriate, with industry and the community g. managing national priority pests and diseases (aquatic and terrestrial) under a Party’s responsibility