A lacklustre video apology from Hollywood stars Johnny Depp and Amber Heard was a positive outcome from the Pistol and Boo saga, that highlighted the need for Australia's strict biosecurity laws, expert Andrew Robinson told SBS News on Tuesday, April 19.

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