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A routine delivery quickly became a biosecurity success story, after quick-thinking staff at a Sydney importer sprang into action after spotting ants inside a 40-foot container of vehicle radiators from overseas.The warehouse team immediately stopped the unpacking process, sprayed the ants with…
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Imported plant research material can introduce foreign plant pests and diseases that could be harmful to Australia’s environment, agriculture and economy. To protect against this risk, strict biosecurity measures are in place for importing live plants, including research material. An import…
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Imports of plants and their products from outside Australia can risk introducing weeds, pests and diseases. These can threaten Australia’s natural environment, our food security and economy.We set import conditions to reduce these risks. Learn more about how we manage plant biosecurity risks.Plant…
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Biosecurity Advice 2017-05 - Importation of captive non-human primates – Review of import conditions
21 March 2017This Biosecurity Advice informs stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has finalised a biosecurity risk review for the importation of captive non-human…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, together with other Australian government departments, is responsible for operations related to importing goods to Australia. The department provides updates and notices that are useful to industry.The department manages…
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Before you importBefore you import goods to Australia, it is important that you understand your responsibilities as an importer and the biosecurity import conditions that may apply to your goods. Complying with these requirements can reduce costly delays and help keep biosecurity risks offshore…
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We regulate food imports into Australia to:protect our environment from biosecurity risksprotect consumers from food safety risks.Follow these steps to make sure you import food that meets these conditions.Check our Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) systemBefore importing food, check if:you can…
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