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We have completed the final report on the importation of live snails from approved countries.
Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:start by reviewing the evidence on pests and diseases of concernassess and analyse biosecurity…
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Free trade agreements signed or concluded (but not yet in force)Australia-European Union Free Trade AgreementOn 24 March 2026, the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced the conclusion of negotiations on the Australia…
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Live fish may only be imported for the aquarium industry trade. Live fish for human consumption, pet food, aquaculture or as household pets are not permitted imports to Australia.
Conditions for importing live ornamental fish
You need an import permit to import live ornamental fish to Australia…
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Date of effect: 28 August 2023
Attention
Importers of food products, customs brokers and freight forwarders intending to book and manage requests for imported food inspections using the Biosecurity Portal.
Purpose
The department continues to improve its Biosecurity Portal support materials to…
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OverviewProvides confidence that there are no pests on the registered site when the commodity is vulnerable to infestation.Examples of a registered “site” include an entire farm, orchard blocks or greenhouses within a farm, packhouses and storage facilities. This measure incorporates Pest Free…
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Our offices are open Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays).General enquiries: 1800 900 090 or + 61 3 8318 6700 (from outside Australia).Postal address: GPO Box 858, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia.Live animalsFor enquiries relating to companion animals and other live animals other than…
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12 December 2025Who does this notice affect?All International airlines and aircraft operators, airline representatives, air crews and their contracted service providers operating international flights to Australia.What has changed?Since 1 October 2023, the inflight traveller announcement video…
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Australia recently signed an historic free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), creating significant opportunities for our farmers and producers.Treaty signatureThe Australian Minister for Trade, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, officially signed the Australia – UAE Comprehensive…
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Date of effect: 10 August 2023
Attention
Food importers and their customs brokers.
Purpose
The purpose of this notice is to raise awareness of a video that has been published on the department’s website to provide information on virtual label and visual inspections for eligible imported food.…
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16 October 2019
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise Authorised Officers (AOs) that video tutorials demonstrating how to use the Plant Export Management System (PEMS) to complete inspection and calibration records are now available.
Summary of changes and key points
A suite…
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