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Rice levy

 When levies applyLevy applies to rice harvested and delivered to a processing establishment in Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the rice levy. Who collects and paysThe levy may be paid directly to us or via a third party (collection agent). This depends on the first transaction…
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Stem borers of sugarcane (Chilo spp.) (exotic species)

PLANT PEST Stem borers of sugarcane would be difficult to control if they made it into Australia’s cane fields.Chilo terrenellus. N. Sallam, BSES, PaDIL Stem borers of sugarcane (Chilo spp.) (exotic species)Exotic to AustraliaFeatures: Medium to large moths…
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Buffalo export charge

 When export charges applyExport charge applies to buffaloes exported from Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the buffalo export charge.Who collects and paysThe export charge may be paid via a third party (collection agent) or directly to us. This depends on whether there is a…
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Import requirements by food type

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.We monitor and test food imported into Australia under our Imported Food…
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Exotic Animal Diseases Bulletin - No. 103 - November 2008

​Exotic Animal Diseases Bulletin - No.103Compiled by the Disease Preparedness Section of the Chief Veterinary Officer Equine piroplasmosisOn 11 August 2008, a seven year old Quarter horse in Florida…
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Recognised offshore cleaning and pre-inspection providers

The recognised offshore cleaning and pre-inspection providers (ROCIP) scheme ensures that used passenger vehicles and motorcycles exported from a recognised facility and load ports arrive in Australia free from biosecurity risk material.Recognised providers clean used passenger vehicles or…
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Aircraft disinsection

All aircraft entering Australia and New Zealand must be disinsected in a manner approved under the Schedule of Aircraft Disinsection Procedures for Flights into Australia and New Zealand (the Schedule). This protects our countries from the introduction of:potential disease vectors to help prevent…
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Review of the operation of amendments in the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Act 2013

On 7 February 2019, the department engaged ACIL Allen Consulting Pty Ltd to undertake the independent review of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Act 2013 (the Act). Section 4 of the Act requires the Minister to cause a review of the operation of the amendments made…
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Clearance of cargo containers

Australia needs your help to protect its important agricultural industries and unique natural environment from exotic pests and diseases. By meeting the department's requirements you will ensure the fastest clearance of containers and help Australia keep out exotic pests and diseases. You can…
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Submissions in response to the Draft import risk analysis report for stone fruit from the USA - Western Australia Department of Agriculture and Food - Cover Letter

Your Ref: Our Ref: Enquiries: Date: 27 June 2008 Ms. Louise van Meurs Plant Biosecurity Biosecurity Australia DAFF GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Dear Louise Submission to the…
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