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Working papers

ABARES publishes working papers to provide its research teams with the opportunity for external peer review of ongoing research projects.These papers are technical in nature and written in the style of a journal paper. Some of these working papers may be submitted to and accepted by a journal, or…
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NBC Meeting 24 and Strategic Workshop 15-16 February 2017

​​15 February 2017The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) met on 15 February 2017 in Melbourne, Victoria and welcomed New Zealand to its first meeting as a full member of the Committee. The Committee…
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Broad spectrum disinfectants and sanitisers for use in approved arrangements

​The following documents provide detailed information and examples of disinfectants and sanitisers, approved and recommended by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, for use on surfaces and equipment:DownloadBroad spectrum disinfectants for classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 and 10 (…
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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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Strengthening Indigenous Collaboration: Insights from the Northern Australia Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Forum

The Northern Australia Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Forum was a dynamic three-day program filled with practical sessions, workshops, and panel discussions. It provided the perfect opportunity for staff in the Chief Environmental Biosecurity Office to engage in thought-provoking discussions,…
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Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act

​The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s environmental legislation. It covers environmental assessment and approvals, protects…
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Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy

The Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy (Min docs) sets requirements that must be met when lodging an import declaration. The policy also sets the minimum requirements for documents used to support risk assessment of imported goods for biosecurity purposes or for goods…
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paying-the-annual-levy-using-the-plant-exports-management-system.docx

paying-the-annual-levy-using-the-plant-exports-management-system.pdf

NPG140617 - Review and update of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Charging Guidelines

Reference Number: NPG140617Date of issue: 19 June 2017Date of effect: 7 June 2017Attention:Industry - All ExportersDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and Regional…
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