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6. Eastern plague grasshopper: Oedaleus australis

​Adult description 6 of 15 Size: Females 25 to 35 mm, males 20 to 30 mm Adult Description: Colour is usually brown but can have green patches. In profile the…
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Predicting Australia’s exposure to exotic pests

Australian researchers are peering into the future to prepare for tomorrow’s biggest biosecurity risks.The Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA) has developed forecasting models that analyse changing climates and international trade flows to determine which pests will hit…
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2021-55: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Advice to food processing and storage facilities on accessing China issued registration number

Date of issue: 24 December 2021 Date of effect: 1 January 2022 to Until Further Notice Reference Number: MAA2021- 55 Attention Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food…
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2021-32: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Advice to food processing and storage facilities on accessing China issued registration number

Date of issue: 24 December 2021 Date of effect: 1 January 2022 to Until Further Notice Reference Number: MAA2021- 32 Attention Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food…
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2021-25: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Advice to food processing and storage facilities on accessing China issued registration number

Date of issue: 24 December 2021 Date of effect: 1 January 2022 to Until Further Notice Reference Number: MAA2021- 25 Attention Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food…
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Asian Pear from China

​​Import conditions for Asian pears from China are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible. A decision to import Asian pears from China into Australia is a commercial decision between an importer in Australia and a supplier in China…
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The EPBC Act and agriculture

The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is Australia’s national environmental legislation. It protects nationally significant animals, plants, habitats and places. These are called ‘protected matters’.Agricultural land managers play a key role in protecting the…
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Meat Notices 2026

Note: This list displays current notices only.​​Meat Notices 2026NumberDescriptionDate of EffectReviewIAN 26-08Stakeholder Update: NEXDOC Meat and Meat Products Go Live Date ChangeImmediateUFNIAN 26-07Export Cost Recovery Implementation Statement 2026–27 – 12 month deferralImmediateApril 2028IAN 26…
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Approved manufacturers of official marks and marking devices

List current as of 24 July 2025The following companies are approved manufacturers of official marks and marking devices under the Export Control Rules 2021 (the Rules).Approved manufacturers are required to comply with a Code of Practice. Official marks, including software, may only be ordered by…
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