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ISPM 15: The international standard for solid wood packaging material

​​What is ISPM 15?International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) form the basis for harmonising the application of phytosanitary measures in international trade and have been developed…
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Biosecurity Advice 2018-15 - Import conditions for breaded, battered and crumbed prawns imported for human consumption

​27 July 2018This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the new import conditions for breaded, battered and crumbed (BBC) prawns imported for human consumption. All BBC prawns imported into Australia…
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Weekly update - 27 May 2021

Weekly Australian Climate, Water and Agricultural Update Key issues During the week ending 26 May 2021, blocking high pressure systems resulted in little rainfall being recorded across much of Australia. However, low pressure troughs and cold fronts generated moderate rainfall…
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Importing nucleic acid (genetic material), including synthetic nucleic acid

Frequently Asked Questions What are nucleic acids? Nucleic acids are chemical compounds which can carry genetic information in living organisms and viruses. The two main classes of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). DNA is the genetic material found in…
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NSW and ACT Biosecurity Roundtable 30 August 2018

​​​​​Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, August 2018DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeNSW and ACT biosecurity roundtable summary Report - 30 August 2018, PDF233 MBIf you have difficulty accessing this file, please visit web accessibility.Online contentThe 2018 NSW and ACT…
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Report on Apiary in Upper North East NSW

​​Publication details Executive Summary 2. Apiary in the Upper North East RFA Region 3.1 A profile of Apiculture in the Upper North East Region…
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Report on Apiary in Lower North East NSW

​​Publication details Executive Summary 4. Apiary in the lower North East RFA Region 4.1 A profile of Apiculture in the lower North East Region…
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36-2017 - Implementation of new and revised approved arrangements for the management of imported perishable plant products, effective 10 April 2017

​10 April 2017Who does this notice affect?Industry stakeholders that deal with imported fresh fruit and vegetables, nursery stock and cut flowers (perishables) consignments including importers, Approved…
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183-2019 - Changes to the clearance of fresh lemons and limes imported from the United States

8 November 2019Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of fresh lemons and limes being imported from the United States of America.What has changed?From 12 November 2019, the department is transitioning fresh lemons and limes imported from the United States from the Compliance-Based…
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58-2024: New biosecurity cost recovery charge on self-assessed clearance (SAC) declarations to start from 1 July 2024 – to be applied to the entity lodging the SAC

2 April 2024Who 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?A new biosecurity cost recovery charge will commence from 1 July 2024 – referred to as the Biosecurity Self Assessed Clearance (…
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