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Key features of the renewal processThere’s a section on the renewal form to update personal details, residency status and disclosure of conflict of interests.If the applicant is renewing their appointment after a five year term, they must complete the renewal application form, undertake the…
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Non-commercial vessels arriving in Australian territorial seas must submit a pre-arrival report (PAR), which includes questions on biofouling management. The PAR responses help us manage biosecurity risks associated with biofouling on non-commercial vessels. Biosecurity officers…
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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:DownloadBroad spectrum disinfectants for classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 and 10 (…
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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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On 14 February 2018, the cross-jurisdictional National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) established the Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC). The EIC replaced the Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC), whose responsibilities have now been taken on by the new EIC. This decision addresses, in…
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The AHC Communiqué (previously known as the Vet Communiqué) is a newsletter produced bi-annually by the Animal Health Committee (AHC) after each face-to-face meeting.The aim of the AHC Communiqué is to provide information on AHC discussions on a range of national animal health issues.AHC communiqué…
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An index page for previous and current year Meat Notices—a regular information circular detailing changes to meat industry guidelines.2025 Meat Notices2024 Meat Notices2023 Meat Notices2022 Meat Notices2021 Meat Notices2020 Meat Notices2018 Meat Notices2017 Meat Notices2016 Meat Notices2015 Meat…
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Exporters must meet our minimum animal health and welfare conditions to export livestock. These are outlined in the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL). ASEL applies to cattle, sheep, goats, buffalo, deer, and camelids (including alpaca).We enforce ASEL under our regulatory…
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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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Publication detailsThis list is referenced in sections 6 of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination). This list specifies countries that the Director of Biosecurity is satisfied are free from foot and mouth disease (FMD).The Biosecurity Import…
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