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14 October 2015Purpose To advise Australian exporters that the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has lifted the ban on the import of Australian lentils for consumption to the Kingdom of Saudi…
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Deliberate attempts to circumvent our biosecurity laws has resulted in four $5,500 infringement notices given to four different passengers across a five-day period.On 16 May 2023, the first passenger was travelling from Sri Lanka arriving at Sydney International Airport where they tried to conceal…
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16 May 2023
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh Persian lime fruit from Mexico.
The final report determined that the importation of commercially produced fresh Persian lime fruit (Citrus…
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This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Passionfruit from Vietnam: biosecurity import requirements draft report.
The draft report proposes that the importation of commercially produced passionfruit to Australia from all commercial production areas of Vietnam can be…
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17 March 2023
Species: Sheep
Countries: Middle East
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Purpose
To advise all stakeholders that today, amendments were made to the Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021 (the rules). These amendments are based on recommendations from the Review of live sheep exports to, or through…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has opened consultation to help shape the way the new biosecurity protection levy will be applied.
The 2023-24 Federal Budget delivered sustainable funding to Australia’s critical biosecurity system. This included $1.03 billion over the…
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16 May 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of nut species imported as seed for sowing, and their customs brokers.
What has changed?
The plant pathogenic bacterium Xylella fastidiosa (Xylella) is Australia’s highest National Priority Plant Pest (NPPP).
The…
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The National Soil Action Plan 2023 to 2028 is now available. Visit the National Soil Action Plan page to find out more.Why soil is importantSoil, like air and water, is a fundamental need for life on earth. Soil is home to more than 25 per cent of our planet’s biodiversity and 95 per cent of the…
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3 November 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the Exposure Draft Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021 has been released for public consultation until COB 30 November 2021.
Summary of changes and key points
The Exposure Draft Export…
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27 October 2025Who does this notice affect?All international non-scheduled flights arriving in Australian territory.All non-commercial vessel (recreational vessels, yachts and motor cruisers) owners or vessel operators arriving in Australian territory to visit or stay, including any returning…
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