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As Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer, I can confirm that lumpy skin disease, or LSD, has never been detected in Australia, and Australia remains free from the disease.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has been advised that Malaysia has temporarily suspended live…
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Australia is one of the few countries to remain free from the world’s most severe pests and diseases. Our agriculture and export industries benefit from our favourable biosecurity status.
There are many kinds of pests (such as thrips, mites and aphids) that can arrive on imported cut flowers…
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10 February 2015PurposeTo advise of the release of the updated work plan for the export of Australian table grapes and citrus to Japan under the cold treatment and fruit fly pest free area pathways.…
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29 June 2016This Industry Advice Notice is to update industry on proposed changes to import conditions for animal based retorted goods for human consumption. One of the key changes will be to provide a…
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What to look for
Nipah virus causes clinical disease humans and animals (mainly pigs). Infected pigs may show signs of respiratory distress, nasal discharge, non-productive cough and lethargy.
In humans, symptoms can include fever, headache, dizziness, vomiting, reduced consciousness and…
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23 April 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers, freight forwarders, biosecurity industry participants, accredited persons operating under the department’s approved arrangement class 19, National Plant Protection Organisations (NPPOs) and pre-border biosecurity treatment…
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DGO08/640
Dr Colin Grant
Chief Executive
Biosecurity Australia
GPO Box 858
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Dear Dr Grant
I refer to the release by Biosecurity Australia (BA) in July 2008 of the…
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DGO08/640
Dr Colin Grant
Chief Executive
Biosecurity Australia
GPO Box 858
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Dear Dr Grant
I refer to the release by Biosecurity Australia (BA) in July 2008 of the…
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Import conditions for fresh strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa) from Japan have been published on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits will now be issued.
The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision between an exporter in Japan and an…
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Playing to advantages
Authors: Jared Greenville, Andrew Duver and Mikayla Bruce
Source: Shutterstock.com
Introduction
Australian agriculture has benefited significantly from its focus on exports of raw agricultural and minimally transformed products.…
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