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Australian biofouling management requirements for non-commercial vesselsThe Australian biofouling management requirements for non-commercial vessels (ABFMR-NCV) set out vessel operator obligations for the management of biofouling. These obligations apply when operating non-commercial vessels under…
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Publication detailsThis list contains conditionally non-prohibited goods which as subject to specific conditions of import, as referenced in section 29(1) (2) and (3) of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination).This list contains conditionally…
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The Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) produces a monthly Locust Bulletin during the seasons of locust activity (spring, summer and autumn). The Bulletin gives regional summaries of the locust situation and weather events of potential significance for locust development. It also provides a…
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Publication detailsThis list is referenced in section 26(10) and section 33(1) of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021, section 17(10) and section 24(1) of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods – Christmas Island) Determination 2016,…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, June 2026Meat Hygiene Assessment describes the application of two monitoring systems - the first relates to process controls in the production of the meat and the second to the physical condition of meat. Both systems utilise…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2026This disease strategy manual is an integral part of the Australian Aquatic Veterinary Emergency Plan (AQUAVETPLAN).The manual sets out the disease control principles for use in response to a suspected or confirmed…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2026This disease strategy manual is an integral part of the Australian Aquatic Veterinary Emergency Plan (AQUAVETPLAN).The manual sets out the disease control principles for use in response to a suspected or confirmed detection…
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The following documents provide detailed information and examples of disinfectants and sanitisers, approved and recommended by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, for use on surfaces and equipment:DownloadApproved disinfectants for onshore horse facilities – class 7.12…
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MARS NewsA quick reference guide to Understanding the MARS Biosecurity Status Document (BSD) is now available: Quick Reference Guide: Understanding the BSD.
Using the MARS Offline form for itinerary updatesThe MARS itinerary update form is for agents and…
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State and territory governments are responsible for animal production and welfare laws and their enforcement. The states and territories set and enforce animal welfare standards through administration of state legislation for animal welfare or the prevention of animal cruelty.For Australia’s…
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