Search Results
Varroa mites (Varroa destructor and Varroa jacobsoni) are tiny red-brown external parasites of the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) and are about the size of a sesame seed. Until recently both species were exotic to Australia, however in June 2022 Varroa destructor was detected in a sentinel…
- Last modified
This is Supporting information for Indicator 1.3b, published October 2024.Tabular species dataTable 1.3b-1 lists the key native (indigenous) plantation species grown for timber (or essential oils) in Australia for which seed collections are available for research and commercial purposes (wild-…
- Last modified
A workshop in Fiji this month will seek to strengthen biosecurity in the Pacific by developing a new strategy to manage risks associated with sea container movements.The strategy aims to reduce the global spread of hitchhiker pests across the Pacific region via the sea container pathway. These…
- Last modified
Import conditions for Phalaenopsis orchids are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible.
A decision to import these goods into Australia is a commercial decision between an importer in Australia and a supplier in the country of origin…
- Last modified
DGP014/75
Mr Tom Aldred
First Assistant Secretary
Department of Agriculture
GPO Box 858
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Dear Mr. Aldred
I refer to the release of the draft 'Review of policy: Import risk analysis report for fresh salacca (snake fruit) from Indonesia into Australia by the Department of…
- Last modified
Import conditions for citrus from the Arab Republic of Egypt are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible.
A decision to import citrus from the Arab Republic of Egypt into Australia is a commercial decision between an…
- Last modified
We worked in partnership with the Cairns Aquarium to highlight the importance of marine biosecurity…
- Last modified
1 July 2021
Who does this notice affect?
The maritime industry including Shipping Agents, Vessel Masters, Port Operators and related parties.
What has changed?
As of 1 July 2021, the Maritime National Coordination Centre (MNCC) will be renamed to the National Maritime Centre (NMC) to better…
- Last modified
14 July 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is for those who will be importing goods into Australia and those exporting goods from Australia and have an enquiry or book inspection appointments.…
- Last modified
Import conditions for table grapes from the Republic of Korea are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible. A decision to import table…
- Last modified