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2018-12 - Grain and Seed Export Program – Testing for Chemical Residues in Grain Exports

12 April 2018PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to remind exporters that they must ensure importing country requirements are met when exporting grain, seeds and plant products,…
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Collaboration a cornerstone of diagnostic laboratory work

At the department’s diagnostic laboratory in Melbourne, Senior Molecular Biologist Grace Sun and colleagues Komal Gurdasani, Umar Muhammad, Brodie Sutcliffe, Jesse Pinguinha and Brad Pease are utilising the latest diagnostic technology to help protect Australia from potentially harmful plant pests…
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2021-40: Horticulture– End of winter window pathway (1 May to 1 September 2021) for cucurbit exports to New Zealand

6 July 2021PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of the upcoming closure of the 2021 winter window arrangements for the export of cucurbits to New Zealand and the registration and accreditation requirements for continuing exports of cucurbits after 1 September 2021.Key…
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2025-01: Horticulture – Applications for the export of carrots to Taiwan in 2025

14 January 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the carrot industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses to export to Taiwan for the 2025 season.Summary of changes and key pointsApplications are now open for the accreditation of carrot…
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2023-24 Horticulture – Registration for the export of fresh vegetables to China

01 June 2023 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of changes to the application process for the registration of food processing and storage facilities handling fresh vegetables intended for export to China. Summary of changes and key points The following information…
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Venturia paralias for the biological control of Euphorbia paralias

We conducted a risk analysis for the release of the fungus Venturia paralias for the biological control of sea spurge (Euphorbia paralias).We began this risk analysis in response to an application to release Venturia paralias to control Euphorbia paralias. The application was submitted by the…
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Review of Australian import policy: Calla lily dormant tubers

​An overviewThe Australian Department of Agriculture (the department) is conducting a review of its existing policy for the importation of the dormant tubers of Calla lilies (Zantedeschia species only).…
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95-2021: Revised schedule and update on implementation of the urgent actions for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium)

14 May 2021 Who does this notice affect? Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal shipping agents, and any other operators in the sea container…
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2020-45 - Horticulture Exports – Release of the protocol and work plan for exports of cherries from the mainland to the Republic of Korea

20 July 2020 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry and Authorised Officers (AOs) of the release of a new protocol and work plan for mainland cherry exports to the Republic of Korea. Summary of changes and key points The new protocol and work plan are only applicable…
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Approved arrangements - Imported biologicals

​The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry approves people to carry out specific biosecurity activities at particular places in Australia. These activities may be carried out on plants, animals, plant and animal products or microorganisms. Activities undertaken at approved places…
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