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Non-regulated analysis of existing policy for table grapes from Sonora, Mexico

​​Import conditions for fresh table grapes (Vitis vinifera and hybrids) for human consumption from Sonora, Mexico 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…
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Biosecurity Advice 2018-25 - Release of the draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh breadfruit from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga

​4 October 2018This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh breadfruit from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. The draft…
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2020-03 - COVID-19 – Audit and listing of establishments preparing and/or storing food and other goods (non-prescribed goods) for export – Arrangements and response update

Date of issue: 9 July 2020 Date of effect: 9 July 2020 Who does this notice affect? Due to the escalation of COVID-19 measures in the state of Victoria - all industry stakeholders involved in exports. Purpose The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) has…
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Australian Government response to the Independent Review of the Regional Investment Corporation

Download Australian Government response to the Independent Review of the Regional Investment Corporation (PDF - 390 KB) Response The Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) is a Corporate Commonwealth Entity that was established under the Regional Investment Corporation Act 2018 (the RIC Act) on 8…
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2022-A07 - Heat treatment as a risk management measure for fish and fish products for use as pet food and stockfeed

31 October 2022 From 31 October 2022, new import conditions will apply for fish and fish products imported into Australia for use as pet food and stockfeed. Following public consultation on a review of a prescribed heat treatment and a further review of scientific information, the department…
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Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr Leslie David SimsDr Leslie David Sims is a highly experienced veterinarian with a passion for preventing infectious diseases of production animals, especially those that also affect humans. He started his career as a laboratory diagnostician in the Victorian public sector and used these…
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59-2021: Impacts of sea container measures for khapra beetle - Class 19.1: Non-commodity for Containerised Cargo Clearance (NCCC) and Class 19.2 automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM)

9 April 2021 Who does this notice affect? The following information is relevant to Biosecurity Industry Participants (BIPs) and accredited persons operating under Class 19.1: Non-commodity for Containerised Cargo Clearance (NCCC) and Class 19.2 automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM…
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Processed meat - cooked

Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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MAA 2024-47: Egg and egg products: Avian influenza market access issues update #16 – High pathogenicity avian influenza - certification updates for Kiribati and New Caledonia

Date of issue: 4 December 2024Date of effect: ImmediateRelated MAAs: 2024-08, 2024-10, 2024-12, 2024-13, 2024-15, 2024-16, 2024-18, 2024-20, 2024-22, 2024-25, 2024-26, MAA 2024-29, MAA 2024-30, MAA 2024-32, MAA 2024-35, MAA 2024-40AttentionEgg Exporters - AustralianEgg Export…
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Managing fruit flies in Australia

Through the department, the Australian Government is driving improvements to the national management of fruit fly in partnership with state and territory governments, industry and community. This coordinated and shared approach ensures our management of fruit remains strong, facilitating favourable…
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