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24 May 2016The Biosecurity Act 2015 commences on 16 June 2016, replacing the Quarantine Act 1908. There is now additional information available on what is changing for industry. The Australian…
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26 May 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is for those who are interested in the progress of the new biosecurity legislation.What has changed?The Australian Government, through the Department…
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16 April 2007
This Notice is to provide guidance to exporters on meeting the import permit conditions of importing countries, specifically Indian fumigation requirements.
The Plant Quarantine of…
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5 July 2019Who does this notice affect?Peak industry bodies for importers, exporters, approved arrangements and freight forwarders.What has changed?As of 1 July 2019, a number of groups within the…
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The National Management Group (NMG) met on 14 May 2024 and approved the revised budget for the red witchweed (Striga asiatica) Response Plan 2022 – 2025 (originally endorsed on 13 December 2023).The NMG agreed red witchweed remains technically feasible and cost-beneficial to eradicate from…
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7 July 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects all importers who intend to import frozen dog semen into Australia from the Netherlands and Spain, and biosecurity officers who assess documentation to support the importation of these goods.What has changed?The department has finalised…
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15 June 2022
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Importers of mushrooms and truffles for human consumption and for propagation.
Commencement of review
The department has commenced a review of import policy for mushrooms for human consumption and spawn, cultures, and fruiting bodies for propagation.…
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31 October 2023
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This notice is for importers of fresh dragonfruit from Vietnam and fresh grapefruit from Egypt for human consumption. Approved arrangements, freight forwarders, brokers, and Pathway Operations Cargo – Assessment and Inspection.
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On…
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21/04/2023
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This notice is for importers, customs brokers of horticultural fresh produce, cut flowers, plants, seeds and other plant-based commodities.
What has changed?
The implementation date for IAN 02-2023 has been extended from 1 May 2023 until 1 June 2023.…
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23 March 2026Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, and freight forwarders who will be required to book and manage requests for import inspections using the Biosecurity Portal.What has changed?From 23 March 2026, the Biosecurity Portal will be…
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