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179-2022: Biosecurity Response Zones (BRZ) implemented at all First Point of Entry ports (including External Territories) in response to current outbreak of Foot-and-mouth disease in Indonesia

23 September 2022 Who does this notice affect? All first point of entry port operators, vessel agents and crew who interact with international vessels arriving from Indonesia. What has changed? There is currently an active outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Indonesia. FMD is a…
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14-2025: Class 14.4 Approved Arrangement – New lodgement capability under the approved arrangement class 19.1 and removal of interim process

20 January 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders associated with the biosecurity clearance of sea freight containers imported into Australia that are destined for unpack in a rural location. This includes customs brokers, importers, and Biosecurity Industry Participants (BIPs) that hold…
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Avian influenza remains high on the agenda for Australia’s Animal Health Committee

In March, Animal Health Committee (AHC) held its first face-to-face meeting for 2025 in Sydney (AHC47).AHC delivers strategic policy, technical and regulatory advice, and national leadership on animal health and biosecurity matters. It is responsible for delivering on national priority reform areas…
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Export and import laws and the role of the department

​​If you export food (meat, fish, seed, grains, fruit and vegetables) or livestock, or you import goods into Australia, you must be aware of your obligations under Australian law.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers a range of import and export legislation and may use…
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Protected facilities

OverviewProduction and post-production facilities are designed and managed to physically exclude pests.Protected facilities applies to the pest exclusionary structure such as a greenhouse or glasshouse, packing facility, a cold room, storage or processing facility, or a secure laboratory.Evaluating…
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Announcement information paper - commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh longan fruit (Dimocarpus longan) from Vietnam

​​​​​​​​​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, March 2018 The purpose of the Announcement Information Paper is to provide background information about the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh longan fruit from Vietnam. Its intended audience is stakeholders with an interest…
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2015-09 - Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) – Recent Updates

​Date of Issue: 26 June 2015Date of Effect: Immediate​Attention: Industries - Export Establishments, Industry bodies Department of Agriculture - Central and Regional offices, ATMs and FOMs, OPVs and…
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Report 238: MV Maysora

Cattle and sheep exported to Israel and Jordan in May 2023July 2025DownloadReport 238: Independent Observer summary report on MV Maysora in May 2023 (PDF 329 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Voyage summaryLivestock: Two consignments totalling 4…
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Leishmania in the Northern Territory

DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeField Surveillance and Monitoring – Leishmania in the Northern Territory PDF 7227 KBIf you have difficulty accessing this file, please visit web accessibility.…
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Approved arrangement class 19.2 commodities

Approved arrangement class 19.2 automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM) allows accredited persons to assess commodity documentation and manage biosecurity risk for approved commodities.Commodity requirementsTo use Approved arrangement class 19.2 an accredited person must ensure the…
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