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Market access improvements: A case study of stone fruit exports to China

Authors: Angus Robertson and Jenny Eather Source: DAFF photo library Removal of an impediment to trade provided a pathway for the cherry and summerfruit (apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums) industries to successfully compete in a large and growing market in China. Introduction The value…
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Importing seeds for planting

News and alertsChanges to Vegetable seed for sowingFrom 1 July 2025 an import permit will be required for Brassicaceous seed requiring treatment and Cucurbitaceous seed requiring testing and/or treatment, that are imported for an end use of sowing. Importers will be able to apply for import permits…
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Biosecurity Australia Advice notifying the release of the draft import risk analysis report for unshu mandarin fruit from Japan

29 July 2008 Biosecurity Australia Advice 2008/23 Draft Import Risk Analysis Report for Fresh Unshu Mandarin Fruit from Japan This Biosecurity Australia Advice notifies stakeholders of the release…
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Australia’s biosecurity system

Invasive pests and diseases can cause crops to fail and livestock to die. This can destroy peoples’ livelihoods. Australia has a rigorous biosecurity system. It protects our country, countries in our region and countries we trade with. To prevent pests and diseases from entering Australia, we…
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Agricultural Workforce Working Group - 9 June 2023

The Agricultural Workforce Working Group (the Working Group) met for the seventh time on 9 June 2023. Members noted the update provided by Senator the Hon Murray Watt, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry about measures announced in the 2023–24 Budget with benefits for agriculture and…
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86-2017 - Changing of import conditions of fresh cut flowers

​18 September 2017Who does this notice affect?Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.Purpose To…
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Indian Ocean Territories of Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Biosecurity conditions apply to all commodities imported into Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015 and subordinate legislation. Prior to importing goods into the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT), please refer to the relevant subordinate legislation below to…
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281-2024: Streamlining import conditions for highly processed plant products not for human consumption

25 November 2024Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of highly processed plant products not for human consumption.BackgroundThe department has maintained the BICON case titled: ‘Highly processed soybean and/or corn products not for human consumption’. The case has restricted imports to…
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Biosecurity Advice 2017-01 - Fresh (chilled or frozen) beef and beef products from Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United States and Vanuatu — draft review revised closing date for comment

​​9​ January 2017​​The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has revised the closing date for stakeholders to provide comments on the department’s draft report on its review of the import…
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2011-02 - Draft review of fresh taro corms

​16 March 2011 Biosecurity Australia Advice 2011/02 - Importation of fresh taro corms from all countries This Biosecurity Australia Advice advises stakeholders of the release of the Draft review of import conditions for fresh taro corms. Comments on the draft report are invited by 20 May 2011…
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