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Authors: Ahmed Hafi, Nicola Millist, Kristopher Morey, Peter Caley and Benjamin Buetre
Figure 1 Honey bee pupa infested by Varroa mites; and dead bees in a hive destroyed by Varroa
Australia remains the only continent free of Varroa destructor (‘Varroa’), a devastating mite pest of European…
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Import conditions for papaya from Fiji are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible. A decision to import papaya from Fiji into…
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10 December 2024We have commenced a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh kiwifruit for human consumption from China. We expect to release the draft report for public consultation in late 2025.We are commencing this risk analysis in response to a market access request for fresh…
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5 January 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Importers, customs brokers, and exporting National Plant Protection Organisations (NPPOs) of horticultural fresh produce, cut flowers, plants, seeds and other plant-based commodities.
What is the issue?
Australia is receiving some paper phytosanitary…
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Statement by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig
Rural Research and Development
15 June 2011
I am speaking today following the tabling in Parliament of…
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This page includes reports and technical papers related to our biofouling policies.In-water cleaningMarine biosecurityVessel biofouling is a major pathway for the introduction of marine pests into Australian waters. In-water vessel cleaning and removal of biofouling is useful in minimising the…
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Australia’s strong biosecurity system helps protect agricultural industries worth billions of dollars in trade each year. However, if a major animal disease outbreak like foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) were to occur, it could have serious consequences with potential costs of up to $80 billion. …
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Tim Kane
Key points
Foot-and-mouth disease is not present in Australia.
It has recently been detected in neighbouring Indonesia for the first time in 30 years.
Border settings have been adjusted to keep Australia foot-and-mouth disease free as Indonesia gets this under control.
While…
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10 April 2025Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections via the Biosecurity Portal.InformationThe Biosecurity Portal allows a requester to provide the…
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Submissions received in response to the 'Issues paper for the import risk analysis for fresh apple fruit from the USA'.
Apple and Pear Australia Ltd
New South Wales - Department of…
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