Search Results
We are responsible for ensuring compliance with Australia’s illegal logging laws.We also provide assistance to importers and processors seeking to better understand the laws and their responsibilities.Significant penalties can apply if you:import or process timber products that have come from…
- Last modified
Farm Household Allowance factsheetsPublication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2025The Farm Household Allowance (FHA) factsheets provide a high-level view of the FHA program. They should be read in conjunction with the FHA guidelines and the relevant legislation.The Farm…
- Last modified
Biosecurity Matters
To receive an email notification of future editions, subscribe to Biosecurity Matters.
Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human…
- Last modified
This Biosecurity Advice informs stakeholders of a trial of proposed changes to Australia’s system for managing biosecurity risks associated with imported ornamental fish. The proposed changes aim to…
- Last modified
15 July 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise manufacturers of food exported to China that new Chinese requirements for imported food and overseas food establishments will take effect 1 January 2022.
Summary of changes and key points
Effective 1 January 2022, all…
- Last modified
Source: Shutterstock.com
Exponential advances in digital technology, automation, genetics, and synthetics will disrupt and change how food and fibre products are made, marketed, and delivered. Production systems, supply chains, and customer engagement will become more agile and interconnected…
- Last modified
All aircraft entering Australia and New Zealand must be disinsected in a manner approved under the Schedule of Aircraft Disinsection Procedures for Flights into Australia and New Zealand (the Schedule). This protects our countries from the introduction of:potential disease vectors to help prevent…
- Last modified
Cargo Compliance Verification (CCV) inspections are conducted by the department on containerised sea cargo imported into Australia. This is a part of the system of verification that ensures the integrity of the Australian biosecurity system.
A robust biosecurity system helps protect…
- Last modified
If you are affected by a recent natural disaster or COVID-19, we appreciate that you may find it difficult to submit returns or pay outstanding debts on time.
Contact your regional levy office (details below) if you are concerned about meeting deadlines or incurring penalties.
We will assess each…
- Last modified
Key information on Australia’s forests is presented here. Detailed information on Australia's forests is available from Australia’s State of the Forests Report. Preparation of Australia’s State of the Forests Report is a commitment made by governments in the National Forest Policy Statement.…
- Last modified