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Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
Episode 6
Host: Steve Peios
Guest: Dr Gabrielle Vivian Smith
Dr Gabrielle Vivian Smith and Steve Peios take us through the threat of the Khapra Beetle to Australia’s grain and dry-goods industries. We find out how the beetle could…
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Terms and definitionsA list of common terms and definitions used in the Biosecurity Portal:DownloadBiosecurity Portal Terms and Definitions (PDF 210 KB)Biosecurity Portal Terms and Definitions (DOCX 53 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Quick…
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Recent changesOn 28 May 2025, we updated the pre-export treatment and phytosanitary certification requirements for high-risk plant products and sea containers subject to khapra beetle measures.Three key changes were implemented. For more information, refer to the:Import Industry Advice Notice 165-…
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This section describes the case study region, and provides a brief overview of the methods used to measure the different indicators measured for this report.
2.1 Case study: North East Tasmania
This…
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The Indigenous Ranger Biosecurity Program (IRBP) helps protect Australia’s more than $81 billion agricultural industries by partnering with Indigenous Rangers in northern Australia to undertake biosecurity surveillance for exotic pests, diseases and weeds. A key element of the IRBP is capability…
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Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
Episode 4
Host: Tina Leung, Sydney Gateway Facility, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Guest: Michael Huang, Sydney Gateway Facility, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
This podcast episode is…
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Government and industry share responsibility for managing the biosecurity risk associated with importing processed plant-based animal feed into Australia.
Find out how:
to apply for a permit
we assess the risks before issuing a permit
we manage the biosecurity risks of your goods upon…
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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 Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without…
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09 July 2018Who does this notice affect?This notice is of relevance to importers, manufacturers, customs brokers and agents involved in the import of consignments of used oversize tyres into…
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Key points
The Asian longhorn beetle is a wood-boring insect that usually targets hardwood trees, especially poplar.
The beetle attacks both healthy trees and stressed or diseased…
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