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Changes to the wool levy and charge rate – Effective from 1 July 2019

From 1 July 2019, the wool levy and charge rate will reduce from 2 per cent of the sale value or the free-on-board value to 1.5 per cent of the sale value or free-on-board value.…
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Changes to the Avocado levy and export charge

​Starting 1 April 2017, a Plant Health Australia (PHA) levy of 0.1 cent per kilogram will be introduced on avocados. This w​ill be offset by a 0.1 cent per kilogram reduction on the research and…
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Biosecurity in the classroom: new resources for teachers

As we continue to work together to build a stronger national biosecurity system, new teaching resources have been developed to help inspire the next generation of biosecurity champions.The resources, released in August, include teacher guides, classroom lessons and activities for primary school…
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Map of Regional Forest Agreement and related regions in Australia

​ Larger version of image.​Note: The Regional Forest Agreement for North East New South Wales comprises two sub regions: Upper North East and Lower North East.Source: Montreal Process Implementation Group for Australia and National Forest Inventory Steering…
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2026-04: Publication of quick-find reference tables to support usability of the livestock export webpages

23 March 2026Species: All livestockCountry(s): AllAttentionAccredited veterinariansAustralian Livestock Exporters’ CouncilDepartmental officersLiveCorpLivestock exportersMeat and Livestock AustraliaRegistered establishment occupiersPurposeTo inform stakeholders of the publication of quick-find…
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Biological control including sterile insect technique

OverviewBiological control kills or sterilises the target pest, thereby reducing its abundance within the designated site or area.Examples of biological control agents include parasitoids, predators, or pathogenic fungi or viruses. This measure also includes the release of sterile insects (Sterile…
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265-2025: Translations of packing declaration fact sheet now available

12 August 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers, biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s class 19 approved arrangements, freight forwarders and other industry participants who arrange or prepare documentation for imported goods.What has changed?…
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Application to manufacture official marks and marking devices

Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, last updated July 2024To become an approved manufacturer of official marks with the department, you will need to complete an EX91 ‘Application for Approval to Manufacture Official Marks and Official Marking Devices’ form and…
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387-2025: Services Restored: Friday 14 November 2025 – PEBS

14 November 2025Who does this notice affect?All importers of plants, cats and/or dogs who will be required to use the check status function within the Post Entry Biosecurity System.InformationRestored time:As of: 12:05am Friday 14 November 2025 (AEDT).Detail:Between 11:52am Thursday 09 October 2025…
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How to import frozen dog semen to Australia from New Zealand

This step-by-step guide will help you to import frozen dog (Canis lupus familiaris) semen into Australia from New Zealand.Need to knowThis is a complex process. There are strict rules for how you can send frozen dog semen to Australia. Before you start the import process, we recommend you read this…
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