As introduced, the bill proposed pecuniary penalties for failing to provide biosecurity information to passengers. However, after considering evidence and advice from officials, the committee formed the view that a failure to comply with the proposed section 17AA involves a lower level of harm compared to the offences punishable by orders under section 154H of the Act. It would also be inconsistent with the kind of conduct and harm already targeted by pecuniary penalties under the Act. The pecuniary penalties are intended to target the commercial gain that could be made, and there is very little commercial gain to be had by failing to provide information to incoming passengers. 