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When you import food, you must provide us with certain information.
We use this information when inspecting and testing food imports. This is part of our Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).
Completing a Full Import Declaration (FID)
You must lodge details of all shipments of imported food.…
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ABARES Regional Outlook conferencesABARES Regional Outlook conferences have concluded for 2016. It's been a busy year with the Regional Outlook conferences as we travelled across Australia to discuss the key issues for agriculture…
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Australia is free from many pests and diseases found around the world.
Our animal, plant and human health rely on stringent controls and measures to manage the risk of these pests and diseases entering and becoming established in Australia.
This is known as biosecurity.
Many…
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Biosecurity protects Australia and our way of life and that’s everyone’s business.
Whether you’re involved in the agriculture sector, trade and logistics sector, environmental groups, research organisations, or you’re a community member, we want to hear from you.
Australia’s National Biosecurity…
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The Chief Veterinary Office participated in the 12th Regional Steering Committee Meeting of the Global Framework for the Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases in Tokyo from 7-8 February. This is a coordinating mechanism and joint initiative of the World Organisation for Animal…
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Outbreak.gov.au has had a makeover! We’re making it easier for you to find information on how to respond, prevent and prepare for exotic pest and disease outbreaks in Australia. We’ve simplified our site so it’s easier to find key information about pest and…
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We manage the risk of diseases and pests of biosecurity concern under the Biosecurity Act 2015. The Biosecurity Act 2015 and its subordinate legislation sets out biosecurity arrangements and responsibilities for the movement of cats and dogs into Australian territory, including the external…
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The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) gives you a legal right to request access to documents held by the government.
Before you make a request, check if you can access the information another way.
Access your documents
Some information is available to you without an FOI request. For…
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Australian – European Union Free Trade Agreement: Geographical Indications public objections process
The Australian Government is running a public objections process on the list of geographical indications the EU wants Australia to protect in a free trade agreement. For more information on what…
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This step-by-step guide will help you prepare your cat or dog for import into mainland Australia from New Zealand.You can print this guide and use it as a checklist.Need to knowThis is a complex process. Before you start the import process, we recommend you read this guide in full.Allow 1–2 months…
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