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179-2022: Biosecurity Response Zones (BRZ) implemented at all First Point of Entry ports (including External Territories) in response to current outbreak of Foot-and-mouth disease in Indonesia

23 September 2022 Who does this notice affect? All first point of entry port operators, vessel agents and crew who interact with international vessels arriving from Indonesia. What has changed? There is currently an active outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Indonesia. FMD is a…
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14-2025: Class 14.4 Approved Arrangement – New lodgement capability under the approved arrangement class 19.1 and removal of interim process

20 January 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders associated with the biosecurity clearance of sea freight containers imported into Australia that are destined for unpack in a rural location. This includes customs brokers, importers, and Biosecurity Industry Participants (BIPs) that hold…
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Avian influenza remains high on the agenda for Australia’s Animal Health Committee

In March, Animal Health Committee (AHC) held its first face-to-face meeting for 2025 in Sydney (AHC47).AHC delivers strategic policy, technical and regulatory advice, and national leadership on animal health and biosecurity matters. It is responsible for delivering on national priority reform areas…
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Export and import laws and the role of the department

​​If you export food (meat, fish, seed, grains, fruit and vegetables) or livestock, or you import goods into Australia, you must be aware of your obligations under Australian law.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers a range of import and export legislation and may use…
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Protected facilities

OverviewProduction and post-production facilities are designed and managed to physically exclude pests.Protected facilities applies to the pest exclusionary structure such as a greenhouse or glasshouse, packing facility, a cold room, storage or processing facility, or a secure laboratory.Evaluating…
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Information for applicants and quick questions

2021 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Remember - applications close at 5.00pm AEST Friday 4 October 2020 Read our overview prior to completing your 2021 application. Contact the Science Awards team if you have any questions via email or…
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Information for applicants and quick questions

Remember - applications close at 5.00pm AEST Friday 23 September 2022 Read our overview prior to completing your 2023 application. Contact the Science Awards team if you have any questions via email or phone: 02 6272 226002 / 02 5156 5203 / 02 6272 2303. About the science awards The 2023…
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Kununurra Regional Outlook conference

​​20 September 2017 at the Ibis Styles Kununurra, Messmate Way in Kununurra, Western Australia Registration is complimentary for all delegates, however pre-event registration is essential. Please register online or complete…
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Biosecurity Advice 2013/19 - Importation of laboratory mouse embryos from approved countries - policy review of hantavirus

14 August 2013 This Biosecurity Advice informs stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has finalised the Importation of laboratory mouse (Mus musculus) embryos from approved countries: policy review of hantavirus. Importation of laboratory mouse embryos may be…
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Accessibility

We are working to improve our online information so that it's more useful, usable and accessible for everyone. Enlarging text and images, keyboard browsing, and listening rather than reading​ This website can be browsed and accessed in​ a number of different ways. Many are available through…
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