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Importing motor vehicles, motorcycles, tyres and machinery

Motor vehicles, motorcycles, tyres and machinery (including machinery parts) can introduce biosecurity risks into Australia. Such risks include, but are not limited to: live insects, seeds, soil, mud, clay, animal faeces, animal material and plant material such as straw, twigs, leaves, roots, bark.…
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2021-09: European Union (EU): Dairy, fish, honey and edible non-prescribed goods: New export certification from 21 August 2021

Date of issue: 30 July 2021 Date of effect: 21 August 2021 Reference Number: MAA2021-09 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery Council,…
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2021-16: European Union (EU): Dairy, fish, honey and edible non-prescribed goods: New export certification from 21 August 2021

Date of issue: 30 July 2021 Date of effect: 21 August 2021 Reference Number: MAA2021-16 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery Council,…
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2021-30: European Union (EU): Dairy, fish, honey and edible non-prescribed goods: New export certification from 21 August 2021

Date of issue: 30 July 2021 Date of effect: 21 August 2021 Reference Number: MAA2021-30 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery Council,…
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AWTG Communiqué March 2025

Options for the Development of National Standards and Guidelines for Animal WelfareAWTG 25-02 noted an update from the secretariat that a meeting of the subgroup will be scheduled to facilitate further discussion on options.Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock at Processing…
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Food security and agriculture and COVID-19

News and alertsSee the latest updates from the Australian Government (australia.gov.au)Our agricultural sectors play an important role in Australia's food security. Feeding our nation is an essential service.We’re making sure there’s food on the table for all Australians.Products will continue to…
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Charges for import permits

​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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Response to the Issues paper for import risk analysis for fresh apples from the People's Republic of China - Orchard Services

Thursday 4th September 2008 Plant Biosecurity Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Comment on Issue Paper on Apple Imports from China Please find below my comments…
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Industry spotlight: sheep meat

The Australian sheep meat industry has been experiencing consistent growth in recent years, which is expected to continue into 2025. The gross value of Australian sheep meat is set to rise to more than $5 billion in 2024–25, the highest number in more than 10 years.This article explores how…
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Published regulatory decisions

We regulate the export of live animals under our regulatory framework. In regulating the export of live animals we make certain regulatory decisions.We publish a public statement for significant regulatory decisions we make.The information we publish may include the name of the holder of an…
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