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OverviewInspect commodity units that are profiled as being at greater risk of being infested, and remove or treat those with evidence of being infested.Examples of risk-based grading include inspection of sea containers or passengers’ luggage that have recently had elevated exposure to the pest.…
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OverviewTrade is restricted to commodities that are not hosts or carriers, or those hosts or carriers that are less vulnerable to infestation.Examples include limiting trade to non-host or less vulnerable fruit and vegetable species or cultivars, and to wood from tree species that are less likely…
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Date of issue: 13 December 2019
Date of effect: 14 December 2019
Reference Number: MAA2019-08
Attention:
Industries— Industry Bodies - Seafood
Export seafood establishments
Licensed exporters
State regulatory authorities
Department of Agriculture—Central and Regional offices…
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We conducted a risk analysis for the release of the leaf-mining moth Stomphastis thraustica for the biological control of bellyache bush (Jatropha gossypiifolia).
We conducted the risk analysis in two key steps:
Released the draft report of the risk analysis for the release of Stomphastis …
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We may receive information on potential non-compliance with regulations. These come from many sources, including:self-reporting by regulated entitiesExporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) independent audit reportsdepartment intelligencereports from third parties.The core elements of our…
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Heatwaves and high water prices to affect productionIntense heat and dry conditions in January reduced production of berries, broccoli, cauliflower, celery and leafy vegetables. Heatwaves also resulted in…
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Products requiring an import permit are subject to charges as outlined on the department's website.Lodgement of an import permit applicationYou can lodge an electronic import permit application through the Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system. An application charge…
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Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith accompanied by Dr Sophie Peterson, Director for Pacific Engagement and International Plant Health, travelled to Fiji to meet with key Fijian plant health representatives. During the visit they discussed biosecurity projects such…
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Update: 26 April 2016Date of effect: ImmediatePrevious advice: 14/10/2015Key change since the last industry notice of 14/10/2015 is opening of blocks 14B by the Tasmanian Government…
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Update: 14 October 2015
Date of effect: immediate
Previous advice: 2/10/2015 Key change since the last industry notice of 2/10/2015 is closing of blocks 30A, 30B and 30C by the Tasmanian Government…
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