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86-2023: Conclusion of the Burnt Pine Longicorn (BPL) flight season and BPL vessel inspections

17 April 2023 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to international vessel masters, shipping agents and importers of timber and timber products. What has changed? The Ministry of Primary Industries New Zealand (MPI NZ) has advised the Department of Agriculture, Water and the…
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65-2022: Conclusion of the Burnt Pine Longicorn (BPL) flight season and BPL vessel inspections

29 April 2022 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to international vessel masters, shipping agents and importers of timber and timber products What has changed? The Ministry of Primary Industries New Zealand (MPI NZ) has advised the Department of Agriculture, Water and the…
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2021-19 - Grain and Seed Exports Program – Approval of empty bulk vessel inspections at Outer Harbour (Adelaide) and Port Lincoln protected anchorages

6 May 2021 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has approved two new protected anchorages for the inspection of empty bulk vessels for export. Summary of changes and key points The Guideline: Inspection of empty…
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Have Your Say on export assurance reform for non-prescribed goods

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has today opened public consultation on a new regulatory framework for the export of non-prescribed agricultural goods.Head of Trade and Regulation, Tina Hutchison said the new framework would help to safeguard market access for exporters of…
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Facts about avian influenza (bird flu)

Species at riskAll bird species are considered vulnerable to bird flu, including:chickensturkeyspheasantspartridgesquailpigeonsducksgeeseguinea fowlostriches.Signs of bird fluSigns of disease usually appear in several or all birds in a flock, including:sudden deathlethargy or reluctance to walk,…
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Release schedule

2025Tuesday March 4Australian crop report – March quarter 2025Agricultural commodities – March quarter 2025Tuesday June 3Australian crop report – June quarter 2025Agricultural commodities – June quarter 2025Tuesday September 2Australian crop report – September quarter 2025Agricultural commodities…
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Background: prawn and prawn products review

We initiated the prawn imports review following an outbreak of white spot disease in 2016–17. We have: assessed the biosecurity risks of importing non-viable, farm-sourced, frozen, uncooked whole prawns intended for human consumption developed proposed measures to manage the identified risks…
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55-2016 - Illegal Logging Compliance Advice Notices 2/2016 has now been published

17 June 2016Who does this notice affect?The illegal logging laws affect businesses that import regulated timber and timber products of specific Customs tariff codes within Chapters 44 (wood and wood…
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09-2018 - Bulk Cargo and Containerised Fertiliser Assessment and Management Polices

30 January 2018Who does this notice affect?Importers and customs brokers involved in the import of consignments of mined and chemical fertiliser into Australia.What has changed?The Department of…
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Biosecurity Advice 2013/11 - Commencement of a non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh table grapes from Japan

​​1 May 2013This Biosecurity Advice announces the formal commencement of a non-regulated analysis of existing policy to consider a proposal to import fresh table grapes from Japan into Australia.The…
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