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Australia’s First Biosecurity Detector Dog Handlers Part 2: Dog and Human Behaviour

Detect and Protect An Australian biosecurity podcast Series 2 Episode 3 Host: Casey Baines Guest: Harry Smithard Harry was one of the first detector dog handlers along with Rachel from our previous episode. In this podcast Harry outlines the initial challenges of the detector dog program…
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Self-Assessed Clearance cost recovery

The Self-Assessed Clearance (SAC) cost recovery charge has commencedThe cost recovery charge for biosecurity clearance of declared low value goods - valued at AUD $1,000 or less - being brought into Australian territory by air or sea commenced on 1 October 2024.Any reporting party lodging a short…
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89-2018 - Final measures for the 2018-19 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) risk season

8 August 2018Who does this notice affect?Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing goods that require increased…
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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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2015-39 – Horticulture Exports Program – Export listing for on-shore cold treatment facilities for Thailand

​28 July 2015Summary All on-shore cold treatment facilities intending to export horticulture commodities that are fruit fly hosts to Thailand must submit an ‘Export listing application form’ by Tuesday 11…
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2016-50 - Horticulture Exports Program – Applications for export approval of onshore cold treatment facilities for export of fruit fly host commodities to Thailand

​19 August 2016 Purpose All onshore cold treatment facilities intending to export horticulture commodities that are fruit fly hosts to Thailand must submit an ‘Export approval application form’ by Friday 2 September 2016. This process is not applicable to facilities already jointly approved by…
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2016-66 - Business Systems Program - Communication to trading partners and importers about the changes to official marks in accordance with the legislative changes

​16 November 2017PurposeTo advise industry that the department has informed all trading partners of the changes to the appearance of official marks used to certify agricultural commodities; and to instruct…
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80-2023: Information on international travel with cats, dogs and assistance dogs

11/04/2023Who does this notice affect?This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies, and exporters and importers of cats and dogs.Export informationThe department regulates the export of live animals, including cats, dogs and assistance dogs. There are specific…
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Forms for exporting livestock

Here are the forms if you need to:export livestockbecome an accredited veterinarianregister an establishment to prepare livestock for exportapply for an exemption related to livestock exports.Livestock exporterUse these application forms for:export licencesapproved arrangementsapproved export…
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Fisheries and COVID-19

Australian, state and territory governments are supporting the commercial fishery industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Industry contact We are working closely with industry to ensure we understand the issues facing fishers and seafood businesses. The Senior Industry Engagement Officer is your…
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