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Adaptation and the agricultural sector

Climate change is already impacting agricultural, fisheries and forestry productivity, water availability, soil health and the spread of pests, weeds and disease.The first National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) provides a comprehensive overview of nationally significant climate risks and impacts.…
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COLS support

Quick reference guidesHow do I submit a new lodgement for commercial goods?DownloadHow do I submit a new lodgement for commercial goods? (PDF 742 KB)How do I submit a new lodgement for commercial goods? (DOCX 975 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for…
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203-2025: Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS) commercial vessel Pre-Arrival Report (PAR) and reporting of disembarking crew

27 June 2025Who does this notice affect?All vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels, including cruise vessels preparing for arrival into Australian territory.What has changed?In December 2023, an Import Industry Advice Notice was…
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Sugarcane levy

 When levies applyLevy applies to sugarcane harvested in Australia and:sold to a processor for processing at a processing establishment, orprocessed by a processor at a processing establishment.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to sugarcane:sold in a sugarcane season for processing at a processing…
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Cherries levy and charge

 When levies and charges applyLevyLevy applies to cherries harvested in Australia and sold by the person who owns them immediately after harvest.ChargeCharge applies to cherries harvested in and exported from Australia.ExemptionsLevyLevy does not apply to cherries sold for processing or sold…
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National Action Plan for Pests of Trees and Timber

 Tree and timber pests include species of fungi, beetles, and nematodes. These can infest and kill forest, farm and street trees.The National Action Plan for Pests of Trees and Timber is a nationally agreed approach to: prevent the introduction of pests of trees and timberprepare for a…
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Australian Government response to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report: Adequacy of Australia's biosecurity measures and response preparedness, in particular with respect to foot-and-mouth disease and varroa mite

We have completed The Investigation into the origins of the Varroa mite incursion in Williamtown area report. This report finalises the investigation outcome under recommendation 1.September 2023Australian Government response to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee…
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Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer calls for calm concerning animal health and Ebola

​By: Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp At a time of increased anxiety due to continuing infections and deaths from the Ebola virus in West Africa, Australians can be assured that our biosecurity system is managing the risk posed to Australia. Australia’s biosecurity system is…
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35-2016 - Update to disinfectant lists for approved arrangements

23 May 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is for operators of an approved arrangement:biosecurity containment facilities (BC 1-4) animal, microbiological, plant and invertebrates classes 1, 2, 3…
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Action plan paves the way for Australian biosecurity

Protecting Australia’s rich natural assets from pests and diseases is a shared responsibility for all Australians. Australia’s inaugural National Biosecurity Strategy (NBS) Action Plan guides the vital work of strengthening our national biosecurity by outlining activities and priorities for…
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