Search Results
[expand all]What is varroa mite, and why is it a threat to crop pollination?Varroa mite, Varroa destructor, is a small mite, around 1 mm in diameter, that parasitises species of bees in the genus Apis, such as Apis cerana, the Asian honey bee, and Apis mellifera, the species that includes the…
- Last modified
11 July 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All Customs Brokers and Importers who may send their goods to the Melbourne Regional Office V0082 (for inspections, surveillance, or other purposes).
What has changed?
The department is relocating its Melbourne offices into 1–21 Dean Street, Moonee…
- Last modified
Date of issue: 12 December 2019
Date of effect: 14 December 2019
Reference Number: MAA2019-10
Attention:
Industries - Industry Bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC)
Export honey and other apiculture products establishments…
- Last modified
Australia is one of the few countries to remain free from the world’s most severe pests and diseases. Our agriculture and export industries benefit from our favourable biosecurity status.
There are many kinds of pests (such as thrips, mites and aphids) that can arrive on imported cut flowers…
- Last modified
14 March 2018Who does this notice affect?Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing LCL containerised goods from…
- Last modified
The department understands that the Middle East Regional Conflict is impacting the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors across Australia.The Australian Government is working together to address these issues.Fuel and fertiliser securityWe are monitoring fuel and fertiliser supply and…
- Last modified
We receive, triage, and assess all allegations of suspected misconduct, fraud and corruption, including referring complaints to another appropriate agency if required. You can use the form below to report suspected wrongdoing by departmental employees.Learn more about our commitment to integrity.…
- Last modified
Concerns have been raised by state environmental protection authorities about the prospect of large volumes of chemically treated ballast water, above, being discharged in Australian ports.
Authors: Rupert…
- Last modified