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24 May 2019
The department’s decision to approve an import permit for bulk grain is based solely on whether the biosecurity risks can be managed. If the risks cannot be managed, imports will not be permitted.
The conditions imposed through the import permit ensure biosecurity risks are managed…
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We undertake a risk analysis to assess the biosecurity risk associated with importing plants and plant products. We also identify ways to manage risks to an acceptable level.
The standards we use are set by the International Plant Protection Convention.
Step 1 Identify and categorise potential…
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What is Sterile Insect Technique?
Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is a recognised phytosanitary procedure for pest management under the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs). It is a sterilisation technique that can provide effective control of target insect populations such as…
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PLANT PEST
Potato tubers infected with Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (Image: Joseph E Munyaneza, USDA-ARS)
The tomato-potato psyllid (Bactericera cockerelli) is the insect needed to spread the bacterial infection causing Zebra chip. The tomato-potato psyllid (but not the bacterial…
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The department has rigorous and highly effective import declaration, inspection and import treatment requirements in place to reduce the risk of harmful pests and diseases getting into and establishing in Australia.Despite this, a small percentage of imported items may still contain a hitchhiking…
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Compiled by James Fell, based on research by Patrick Hamshere, Yu Sheng, Brian Moir, Caroline Gunning-Trant, David Mobsby.
Exporting fruit and vegetables to India could be one of Australia’s top trade opportunities in the next 30 years.
Summary
India has been one of the world’s fastest…
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Rabies risk review changes to import conditionsIs the department implementing transitional conditions for those who applied for an import permit prior to 1 March 2023?The department will honour the former 24-month RNATT validity period for all applications submitted and with ‘Accepted’ status…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, October 2018
A document examining the benefits of biotechnology and its potential contribution to innovation in the Australian agricultural sector.
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This indicator is used to provide an understanding of the impact of fire on forests through the reporting of planned and unplanned fire. Fire is an important part of many forest ecosystems in Australia and may have either positive or negative impacts on forest health and vitality.This is the Key…
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A review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh Persian lime fruit from MexicoWe have completed the risk analysis for fresh Persian lime fruit (Citrus latifolia) from Mexico. We will now verify that Mexico can meet the import conditions.
Risk analysisWhen…
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