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We strive to create a safe place to work for all our LGBTIQA+ staff members by providing supportive programs, educating our allies, and nurturing an inclusive culture. The department’s Pride Network Action Plan sets out what needs to be done to promote inclusion for our LGBTIQA+ employees.
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30 October 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All customs brokers, importers, self-reporting importers, freight forwarders of goods AUD$1,000 or less in value.
What has changed?
As part of the government’s election commitment to sustainably fund the Commonwealth biosecurity system, announced in…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - 2025This disease strategy manual is an integral part of the Australian Aquatic Veterinary Emergency Plan (AQUAVETPLAN).The manual sets out the disease control principles for use in response to a suspected or confirmed incursion…
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The department has a leading role in minimising the impact of pests, diseases and contaminants on Australian agriculture the environment and people’s health. A key part of this work is conducting and participating in exercises that help government and industry be better prepared for, and able to…
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Publication detailsThis list is referenced in sections 6,16 and 23 of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination). It contains overseas authorities that the Director of Biosecurity considers competent to certify that biosecurity risks associated…
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If you buy, export, grow, process or sell Australian agricultural produce yourself, or on behalf of another person, you may be liable to pay a levy or export charge.We collect levies and export charges on behalf of the relevant agriculture industry. The money collected is then disbursed to…
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OverviewImports are approved only for specific purposes that limit the likelihood of pest establishment.Examples include only approving import of wood chips for use as biofuel, plants for use under quarantine conditions for scientific purposes, and grains for processing.Evaluating the efficacy of…
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OverviewPredicted trade volume can be considered when assessing the likelihood of entry.Examples of limited trade volume that could be considered during pest risk assessment include a commodity that has low sales or is coming from low-production countries, plants for planting that must undertake…
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13 July 2020Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of:Fresh avocados from New ZealandFresh blueberries from New ZealandFresh capsicums and peppers from New ZealandFresh stone fruit and cherries from New Zealand and the United States of AmericaFresh oranges from the United States of…
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4 December 2019
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principle agents and master consolidators—associated with importing goods that require increased…
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