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All travellers coming to Australia must be aware of Australia’s strict biosecurity requirements and the penalties for not complying with those requirements.In accordance with the Biosecurity Act 2015 and the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, a biosecurity officer can give…
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The WRA system is a question-based assessment of the weed potential of plants proposed for import.Assessment involves answering up to 49 questions on specific characteristics of a plant. The answers…
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Stiff penalties and refusal of entry into Australia await those who attempt to avoid our border biosecurity measures.
On Sunday 7 May 2023, biosecurity officers conducted an inspection on an incoming passenger at Perth International Airport who had declared nothing on their incoming passenger card…
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ConsultationThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has engaged with the organics sector on how to improve Australia’s domestic organic regulatory framework. This included consideration of potential regulatory and non-regulatory options for reform, with a view to better…
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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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The Farm Household Allowance (FHA) program provides assistance to commercial-scale farmers and their partners who are experiencing financial hardship for any reason.The program provides eligible farmers and their partners with a package of assistance that includes:up to 4 years of fortnightly…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesDuring the week ending 13 January troughs and a cold front generated showers and thunderstorm activity across parts of northern and eastern Australia. Rainfall this week across summer cropping regions is likely to benefit the…
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13 July 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Clients in the import and shipping industries – including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers – associated with imported goods and containers.
What has changed?
The Minimum documentary and import declarations requirements policy sets the…
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A key symptom of tobamoviruses is mottling of leaves and fruit, here in cucumber.Gerald Holmes, California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, Bugwood.org
Tobamoviruses (exotic strains)Exotic to AustraliaExotic to Australia: One key virus, cucumber green mottle mosaic…
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Government and industry share responsibility for managing the biosecurity risk associated with importing bulk grain. Risks are managed at each step of the import journey, from the offshore farm to the processing facility in Australia.
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we assess the risks before issuing a permit…
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