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Animals on vessels

Live animals onboard vessels may introduce serious diseases to Australia such as African swine fever, screw worm fly, rabies, Newcastle disease, and foot and mouth disease, and therefore pose a risk to the health of Australian animals, people and environment. Animals include cats, dogs, fish, birds…

14 October 2022 - Last modified

Transforming Australia’s agricultural export services

Australia’s agricultural export services are changing for the better.We’re making it easier for producers and exporters to send their goods to market.We’ve allocated over half a billion dollars to agricultural trade reform. This will help us develop:modern and connected digital servicesstreamlined…

16 September 2025 - Last modified

Public comment on livestock exports

When issues occur during the export of livestock, we prioritise working closely with the exporter. We also engage with other relevant stakeholders including state and territory governments, the broader livestock export industry and trading partners.We do this to maintain the health and welfare of…

18 March 2026 - Last modified

List of Microalgae with Alternative Conditions for Import

Publication detailsThis list is referenced in section 6 and section 23(9) of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021.This list is applicable to goods that contain microalgae or ingredients derived from microalgae.The Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON)…

12 July 2024 - Last modified

How to import frozen dog semen to Australia from a listed country

This step-by-step guide will help you to import frozen dog (Canis lupus familiaris) semen to Australia from a listed country.These countries may also be referred to as ‘approved countries’.Need to knowThis is a complex process. There are strict rules for how you can send frozen semen to Australia.…

27 March 2026 - Last modified

Failing Food Report – September 2019

Publication details Department of Agriculture, September 2019 This report details food that was found to fail under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme during the month. For full data on activity and compliance under the Scheme refer to the annual Imported Food Inspection Data…