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If you suspect a potential pest or disease report anything unusual. Reporting is easy and vital to protecting Australia.Pest and diseases can spread quickly over large distances. It’s essential that you report what you find as soon as possible.How to reportLet us help you find the right contact to…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 13 August 2025Australian Wood Packaging Certification Scheme (AWPCS) RegisterThe AWPCS Register lists all treatment providers and wooden packaging manufacturers who are certified under the AWPCS.Download PDF 526 KBDownload Word 144 KBIf you have…
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In response to the referral from Agriculture Senior Officials, the Animal Welfare Task Group (AWTG) is examining the use of virtual fencing technology - GPS-enabled neckband or collar devices worn by livestock producing electric pulses to deter animals from approaching or crossing a virtual fence…
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Who does this notice affect? Users of the Biosecurity Import Conditions Database (BICON) website.Information Due to a server outage, some users were unable to access the BICON website. This issue has…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
During the week ending 14 July 2021, low pressure troughs and cold fronts brought moderate rainfall to parts of western and eastern Australia.
The rainfall across some south-eastern Australian cropping regions has…
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Import conditions for fresh pomegranate whole fruit (Punica granatum) and for ready-to-eat pomegranate arils from India have been published on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits will now be issued.
The decision to commence imports will be a commercial…
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DetailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, August 2025.See how our department is structured. This includes our divisions, agencies and statutory office holders.DownloadOrganisational chart - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (PDF 392 KB)If you need help accessing this…
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19 November 2018PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify exporters and registered establishments about the changes to air cargo security screening for all exports commencing on
1 March…
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25 August 2017
Purpose
The purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise exporters that the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, has released the exposure draft of the Export Control Bill 2017 for public consultation.
Summary of changes and key points
An exposure draft…
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5 April 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry and authorised officers (AOs) of the commencement of a limited trial for AO audits.
Summary of changes and key points
We are reimagining the audit process to make it more efficient and effective. Key to this work is…
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