Publications

MARS communications and training materials

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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International relations

We work with many international organisations and governments to improve biofouling management globally. International Maritime Organization (IMO) The IMO is the United Nations’ specialised agency responsible for safety and security of shipping and prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution…
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Biofouling and non-commercial vessels

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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Cleaning instructions - Personal equipment

Australian Defence Force deployments pose a biosecurity risk to Australia through the movement of contaminated vehicles, machinery, equipment and personal items providing a route for the entry of exotic pests and disease. The following information provides guidance on Australian biosecurity…
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International Cargo Cooperative Biosecurity Arrangement

The International Cargo Cooperative Biosecurity Arrangement (ICCBA) is a voluntary, non-binding multilateral arrangement that provides biosecurity agencies, with a platform for collaborating on biosecurity initiatives. The ICCBA aims to provide rigor around the operational implementation and…
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National Assessment of Interactions between Humans and Seals: Fisheries, Aquaculture and Tourism

​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, 2007To provide a work tool for conducting audits at export registered establishments with the aim of consistency across audits.DownloadDocumentPagesFile…
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Export Industry Advice Notices - Plant Export Operations

​​​Interested stakeholders are encouraged to subscribe to the Industry Advice Notice (IAN) email notification system to receive announcements and updates on issues concerning the export of plants and plant products from Australia.The Plant Exports - Grain subscription covers grains, pulses, oil…
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National Strategy to Address Interactions between Humans and Seals: Fisheries, Aquaculture and Tourism

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, November 2006In February 2003, the Marine and Coastal Committee of the Natural Resource Management Standing Committee identified the need to address the…
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Dogs and cats from approved countries

We have completed our review of biosecurity import requirements for dogs and cats and their semen from approved countries.Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of concernassess and analyse…
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List of fresh produce for human consumption with alternative conditions (Norfolk Island)

​​Publication detailsThis list is referenced in section 23(1) of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods – Norfolk Island) Determination 2016 (Goods Determination).This list contains conditionally non-prohibited goods which are subject to specific conditions of import, as…
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