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A hitchhiker (or contaminating) pest is one that can ‘hitch a ride’ into the country. They come in on containers, goods or travellers’ luggage on ships and aircraft. They can also arrive on cargo such as cars, tyres or machinery.These pests can remain hidden and undetected for a long time.…
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The Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL) outlines the minimum animal health and welfare conditions that exporters must meet when exporting livestock. The current version that exporters must comply with is ASEL 3.3, which commenced on 30 November 2023.We are committed to engaging…
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The Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) is the Australian Government’s key investment platform for achieving its natural resource management, sustainable agriculture and environmental protection outcomes.Through the NHT the Australian Government has established the $302.1 million Climate-Smart…
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Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
Episode 5
Guest: Meaghan Brierly
Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) plays a significant role in ensuring plants and animals are safely imported and comply with Australia’s biosecurity conditions. In this episode, Meaghan Brierly, Senior…
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Australian Defence Force deployments pose a biosecurity risk to Australia through the movement of contaminated vehicles, machinery, equipment and personal items providing a route for the entry of exotic pests and disease. The following information provides guidance on Australian biosecurity…
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To export livestock, you must have a livestock export licence. An export licence is valid for 5 years (unless a different expiry date is set on the licence).
You must also have an approved arrangement and an approved export program or an exemption from these requirements as a small and infrequent…
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Australian, state and territory governments are supporting the commercial fishery industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Industry contact
We are working closely with industry to ensure we understand the issues facing fishers and seafood businesses.
The Senior Industry Engagement Officer is your…
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On 1 March 2023 we will be implementing revised import conditions for dogs and cats. See more about changes to rabies virus requirements for live dog and cat imports.
If you intend to import cats, dogs or frozen canine semen into Australia you must comply with our import conditions.
We provide…
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All plants imported into Australia, regardless of end use, have the potential to become weeds in Australia. Having a system to screen new plant introductions for weed potential reduces the chances of new weeds entering Australia.
Since the 1800s, new plant species have been introduced into…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers a range of Australian Government legislation to manage our biosecurity system, and regulate exports and imports certification. As a Government regulator, the department monitors compliance with import and export legislation…
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