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Australian honey beekeepers are asked to conduct alcohol washing on their hives to check for exotic bee pests. Alcohol washing is a quick and effective surveillance method to detect exotic mites. The early detection and reporting of new pests gives industry and government the best chance of…
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Annual charge for approved arrangements

All entities operating an approved arrangement must pay the annual charge each financial year.This includes suspended approved arrangements, and approved arrangements that are revoked (cancelled) within the financial year. No reduction or refund applies to revoked approved arrangements.Information…
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Entity Identifier (AEI)

The Entity Identifier (AEI) field* in the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) is used to track and manage offshore treatment certification that accompanies consignments entering Australia. Reporting the AEI enables the system to identify acceptable and unacceptable treatment providers and expedite…
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Exporting fish and fish products from Australia

We regulate the export of fish and fish products as food for human consumption from Australia. This ensures that goods:comply with Australia’s export lawsmeet importing country requirements.Laws and regulationsThe department puts export regulations in place to assure our trading partners that…
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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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Dried tree fruit levy

For dried vine fruits levy and charge, see dried grapes levy and charge. When levies applyLevy applies to dried tree fruits produced in Australia from fresh fruits in a processing establishment or dried fruits that are received for processing.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the dried tree…
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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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Goat exporter charge

For goat owner export, see goat owner export charge. When export charges applyExport charge applies to goats exported from Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the goat exporter charge.Who collects and paysThe export charge may be paid via a third party (collection agent) or directly to…
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Australian Government response to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report: Adequacy of Australia's biosecurity measures and response preparedness, in particular with respect to foot-and-mouth disease and varroa mite

September 2023 Download Australian Government response to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report: Adequacy of Australia's biosecurity measures and response preparedness, in particular with respect to foot-and-mouth disease and varroa mite (PDF 4.2 MB) If you…
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Before you import goods to Australia

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for managing the pest and disease risks associated with goods, containers, aircraft and ships arriving in Australia. The department also regulates food imports for safety and compliance with Australia’s food standards.Before you…
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