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The Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) is a legally binding treaty that was put in place to ensure the long-term sustainability of non-tuna fishery resources in the Southern Indian Ocean.
SIOFA promotes the sustainable development of fisheries in the Southern Indian Ocean…
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Specific health risks are posed by international travellers (passengers and crew) arriving in Australia. These risks could have a devastating effect on the Australian community and economy. Effective human biosecurity practices are essential in protecting Australia from serious communicable…
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Australia is one of the few countries to remain free from the world’s most severe pests and diseases. Our agriculture and export industries benefit from our favourable biosecurity status.
There are many kinds of pests (such as thrips, mites and aphids) that can arrive on imported cut flowers…
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We undertake a risk analysis to assess the biosecurity risk associated with importing plants and plant products. We also identify ways to manage risks to an acceptable level.
The standards we use are set by the International Plant Protection Convention.
Step 1 Identify and categorise potential…
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The agricultural statistical system is comprised of stakeholders, statistical assets and underlying support systems and principles.The system seeks to generate statistics meaningful for decision-making, planning and policy making.Components of the system…
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Date of Issue: 27 June 2011
Date of Effect: immediate
Country: China
Exporting Abalone to China
The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service has been advised by China’s General Administration…
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The Australian plague locust is a persistent seasonal pest affecting Australia’s agricultural industries. Locust numbers can build very rapidly under favourable conditions, and adult swarms can move up to 600km in one night. In high density outbreaks, locusts can cause severe damage to pasture and…
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OverviewThis project helped develop a nationally consistent management approach towards the use of POC tests. These tests are specific for nationally notifiable diseases in terrestrial and aquatic animals in Australia.Project Lead: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and ForestryProject Contact:…
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17 September 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Travellers, and Australian importers and overseas exporters of high-risk plant products sent via international mail (including items posted using Express Mail Service).
What will change?
Following IAN 127-2020 issued on 13 August 2020, the…
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The National Management Group (NMG) for Varroa destructor met on 25 July 2024 to consider an update on implementation of the National Transition to Management Response Plan (T2M Plan).The NMG agreed to extend the timeframe for completing all activities to 9 February 2026, within the originally…
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