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Accredited veterinarians (AAVs) ensure the health and welfare of livestock before and during export.AAVs have professional oversight to ensure animal health and welfare standards are met. This provides confidence to stakeholders including the:Australian Governmentexporterrelevant authority of the…
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With the explosion of citizen science platforms such as iNaturalist, which allow members of the public to upload occurrence records of species detected in Australia, an opportunity exists to use these platforms as an early warning system for the detection of exotic plant pests.This is particularly…
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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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Establishment of a Strategic Steering GroupAs the Independent Transition Advocate, I am committed to ensuring the best possible transition for the Western Australian sheep industry as we move towards the end of live sheep exports by sea from 1 May 2028. My job is to help everyone understand what a…
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The veterinary profession in Australia, and worldwide, is facing significant workforce challenges. Veterinarians play a crucial role in supporting Australian agriculture, animal owners, and wildlife by ensuring optimal animal health, welfare, and productivity. They also safeguard public health and…
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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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To celebrate the International Day of Plant Health on 12 May 2023, the Australian Chief Plant Protection Office hosted an in-person science exchange at the new Agriculture House in Canberra, chaired by the Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith. Over 100 members of the…
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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The…
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7 June 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s class 19.1 non-commodity for containerised cargo clearance (NCCC) & class 19.2 automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM) approved arrangements;…
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