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Travelling with assistance dogs on a cruise ship

This page contains information to support assistance dog handlers, cruise ship operators and pet transport agents in understanding the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) requirements for assistance dogs to travel on an international cruise vessel (a cruise ship) on a…
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Weed risk assessments frequently asked questions

​[Expand all] How do I know if a species has already been assessed? Species which have been assessed for importation into Australia are listed as either permitted or not permitted entry on the department's Biosecurity import conditions (BICON) system. Importers should check BICON prior to…
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Biosecurity Advice 2016-35 - Draft group pest risk analysis for thrips and tospoviruses on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage imports

​14 December 2016 ​​​​This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Draft group​ pest risk analysis for thrips and tospoviruses on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage imports​. The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the…
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Announcement information paper - commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh longan fruit (Dimocarpus longan) from Vietnam

​​​​​​​​​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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Exporting from Australia

​​​​​The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Forestry controls exports of agricultural products. This assures our trading partners that Australian agricultural products meet import requirements.Efficient regulation of exports is the cornerstone of Australia’s reputation as a​n excellent…
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Meat Notice 2018-06 - Goat Targeted Antibacterial Residue Testing (GTART) and Horse Targeted Antibacterial Residue Testing Program (HTART) – Antibacterial Confirmatory Testing for Suspect Goats and Horses

​​​NSFS reference: 13Issue date: 27/11/2018​​Date of effect: ImmediateReview date: November 2020Contact officers:Dugald MacLachlan Director Residues and Microbiology Policy 02 6272 3183Mac Tawadros…
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Levies notices

Date publishedTitleEffective dateJune 2025Changes to almonds levy and export charge1 July 2025June 2025Changes to avocados levy and export charge1 July 2025June 2025Changes to honey levy and export charge1 July 2025June 2025Changes to laying chickens levy1 July 2025June 2025Changes to meat chickens…
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105-2023: Permits to import cats and dogs to Australia and expected behaviour when interacting with the department

5 May 2023 Who does this notice affect? This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies, preparing veterinarians, and importers of cats and dogs to Australia from countries other than New Zealand and Norfolk Island. What has changed? This advice supersedes the…
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We offer exciting opportunities across different areas of expertise. Our staff work around Australia and overseas. Ongoing (permanent) and non-ongoing (temporary) roles are available.Current vacanciesSee our current job vacancies.Video transcriptBen Wilson: Anyone who has an interest in agriculture…
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Biosecurity Advice 2021-P06 – Release of the draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh Persian lime fruit from Mexico

6 April 2021 Download Document Pages File size Biosecurity Advice 2021-P06 - Release of the draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh Persian lime fruit from Mexico PDF 2 205 KB If you have difficulty accessing these files,…
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