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Common and pygmy hippopotamuses and their semen can now be imported to Australian zoos after a 40-year hiatus, in a major boost for genetic diversity and the public’s viewing pleasure.Zoos accredited under the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) will soon be able to apply for an import permit to…
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5 May 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects assistance animal handlers travelling on cruise ships between Australian ports (not leaving Australian waters), cruise line operators and pet transport agents.What has changed?The department currently grants approval for assistance dogs to…
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11 April 2019Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity…
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24 February 2022Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of:Fresh cherries of the species Prunus avium from New Zealand onlyFresh cherries of the species Prunus avium from the USA onlyDried dates, including permitted Ziziphus species from all countriesFresh dates of the species Phoenix…
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Date of Issue: 23 March 2015
Date of Effect: Immediate
Attention:
Industries - Seafood
Department of Agriculture - Central and Regional offices
Affected Markets: China
Further information: Please contact Exports if you have any queries.
China’s General…
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Biological goods that have previously been imported into Australia may be subject to end use restrictions. In other words, there may be restrictions to how those goods can be used in Australia.This page outlines the process of applying to the department for approval to change the end use of…
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If your aircraft will be entering the domestic network after arriving in Australia, you must comply with our biosecurity requirements. Preparing for this will avoid delays or complications upon arrival.The Biosecurity obligations for aircraft arriving in Australian territory outlines the mandatory…
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04 July 2025Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who use the External Broker Website.InformationResolved time: As of: 10:00 Friday 04 July 2025 (AEST).Detail:The unplanned outage to the External Broker…
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Fertile bird eggs can currently be imported into Australia from selected department approved countries only. To bring fertile eggs to Australia, they must meet all of the department's import conditions prior to export.
The Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) provides the…
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Live pigeons can currently be imported into Australia from selected department approved countries only. To bring live pigeons to Australia, they must meet all of the department's import conditions prior to export.
The Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) provides the import…
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