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First points of entry (FPOE) are locations where aircraft and goods that are subject to biosecurity control are permitted to arrive. To be an FPOE, landing places must meet certain requirements.When the Biosecurity Act commenced in June 2016, existing landing places were issued temporary…
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Biosecurity Training Centre, Charles Sturt UniversityThe centre was established in 2022 as a partnership between the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Charles Sturt University. It has since become a centre of excellence in biosecurity training and workforce capability. The…
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PLANT PEST
Spongy moth infesting a tree trunk. Note the dark yellow egg masses.Karla Salp, Washington State Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org.
Spongy mothExotic to AustraliaFeatures: Medium sized moths that infest and destroy many kinds of plants; large hairy caterpillars up to 7 cm…
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8 August 2008
New Chief Executive
This Biosecurity Australia Advice informs stakeholders of the appointment of a new Chief Executive of Biosecurity Australia, Dr Colin Grant.
The Secretary of the…
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7 October 2025Who does this notice affect?Biosecurity industry participants (BIPs) holding an approved arrangement for:class 1.1 Sea and air freight depot (unrestricted) orclass 1.3 Sea and air freight depot (restricted).What has changed?Class 1.1 and 1.3 conditions have been updated to address…
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Date of issue: 31 December 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2020-24
Related: MAA2020-20, MAA2020-22
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Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the…
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Review of documentary requirementsThe department utilises policies to aid the consistent assessment of biosecurity and imported food risks. These policies include the Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements and the Non-commodity information requirements policies. The department…
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February 2016
This factsheet outlines the risk based approach the department is taking to managing imported cargo and its associated biosecurity risks.
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Imported cargo compliance - targeted operations and…
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24 June 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All industry stakeholders involved in imports and exports.
What has changed?
Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation in NSW and the restrictions announced by the NSW Premier on Wednesday 23 June 2021, measures have been implemented to enable biosecurity…
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Transhipping refers to the movement of goods through Australia from one overseas port to another. Australian ports (air or sea) are used to facilitate the discharge and re-loading of these goods. The Department of Home Affairs defines transhipment as 'the transfer of goods…
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