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White nose syndrome (WNS) is caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans that grows on the muzzle and other parts of infected hibernating bats.Since WNS was first identified in New York in 2006, it has caused the deaths of more than 5 million cave-hibernating bats across North America.The…
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Australia is one of the few countries in the world that remains free of rabies.We have strict biosecurity import conditions to keep Australia rabies free. Rabies is a serious viral disease that affects many animals. It can infect humans and more than 60,000 people die of rabies every year.Check if…
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OverviewThe Menu of Measures is a resource developed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, to support the assessment and management of phytosanitary risks – that is, risks to the health of plants. It helps users identify a range of potential risk-reducing phytosanitary measures and…
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Last updated 27/10/2025Notice to Industry 13: Approved disinfectantsDownload PDF - 805 KBDownload Word - 68 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, contact us for help.Online versionIntroductionThis document lists disinfectants that have been approved by the Department of Agriculture,…
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Before landing in Australian territory, you must comply with our requirements for aircraft clearance.The Biosecurity obligations for aircraft arriving in Australian territory outlines the mandatory obligations at each stage of aircraft clearance.Here we’ve reproduced the section on arrival in…
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Authors: Alice Kermond, Jenny Baird and Sally Thomson (Department of Agriculture, Water, and the Environment)
African…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, March 2018
The purpose of the Announcement Information Paper is to provide background information about the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh longan fruit from Vietnam. Its intended audience is stakeholders with an interest…
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Cattle and sheep exported to Israel and Jordan in May 2023July 2025DownloadReport 238: Independent Observer summary report on MV Maysora in May 2023 (PDF 329 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Voyage summaryLivestock: Two consignments totalling 4…
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Date of Issue: 26 June 2015Date of Effect: ImmediateAttention:
Industries - Export Establishments, Industry bodies
Department of Agriculture - Central and Regional offices, ATMs and FOMs, OPVs and…
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The Australian Government provides grant funding to support opportunities to secure value-added benefits for agricultural industries, deliver improved traceability outcomes, and provide national leadership.Activities will also support effective responses to biosecurity outbreaks and changing market…
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