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Western Australian avocado exporters have regained market access to Thailand. On 11 May 2023, the Director General of the Thai Department of Agriculture approved import conditions for Western Australian Hass avocados.Western Australian avocado orchards and packhouses have been successfully audited…
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A hitchhiker (or contaminating) pest is one that can ‘hitch a ride’ into the country. They come in on containers, goods or travellers’ luggage on ships and aircraft. They can also arrive on cargo such as cars, tyres or machinery.These pests can remain hidden and undetected for a long time.…
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The following Islamic organisations have an Approved Arrangement with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for the certification of halal red meat and red meat products for export and are considered an Approved Islamic Organisation (AIO). The following table identifies the…
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08 January 2026Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who receive biosecurity directions from the Import Management System (IMS).InformationStart time: Approximately: Friday 12 December 2025 (AEDT)Four…
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Do you know an organisation or individual who goes above and beyond in protecting our nation from exotic pests and diseases?Nominations for the Australian Biosecurity Awards open soon – now is the time to start thinking about a biosecurity champion you would like to nominate.The awards celebrate…
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ABARES Essentials is a quarterly online newsletter that gives you easy access to all our latest research, analysis, insights, and events—all in one place.Subscribe to join the mailing list to receive the next ABARES Essentials newsletter.Latest editionABARES Essentials – Issue 17, December…
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This webpage contains industry notices relating specifically to system maintenance, outages and service disruptions associated with the department’s biosecurity import systems.Please see below for information relating to changes to publication of these notices and email notification subscription…
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SubscribeImport Industry Advice Notices email notification system Import Industry Advice Notices RSS FeedImport industry advice notices 2024DateNo.Description24 December310-2024Unplanned Service Disruption: Tuesday 24 December 2024 – COLS20 December309-2024List of treatment providers: treatment…
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Australia remains the only continent free from high pathogenicity avian influenza H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b (H5N1 HPAI), with unprecedented global spread of this virus and impacts on the poultry industries and wildlife populations abroad in recent years.Australia has a long history of having an enviable…
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If you are an Accredited Veterinarian (AAV), you must keep up to date of any changes to your requirements as an AAV. You must maintain your veterinary registration in the state or territory you work in.Renew or vary your accreditationAccreditation is valid for up to 5 years from the date of notice.…
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