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Australia remains free from the highly contagious strain of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) (specifically clade 2.3.4.4b) that continues to spread overseas.This strain has caused illness and death in poultry, wild birds and mammals overseas. If it reaches Australia, this disease would have…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the importation of reproductive materials into Australia. The department’s role is to protect Australia’s animal populations from diseases and pests that could inadvertently be introduced.To import reproductive materials from livestock…
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The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources released a draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh dragon fruit from Vietnam for public comment on 13 September…
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Date of issue: 6 November 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2020-25
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central…
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Date of issue: 28 September 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2020-23
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the movement of goods from the Torres Strait under the Biosecurity Act 2015.Torres Strait islands are a potential pathway for the movement of exotic pests, weeds and diseases present in countries very close to Australia—the…
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Decision processUntil 1 May 2028 the export of live sheep by sea may continue under the Export Control Act 2020 without caps or quotas. The export regulatory requirements, including the animal welfare requirements, remain in place.Other livestock exports continue, including of live cattle and…
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There are significant biosecurity risks associated with the use of imported biological goods in non-laboratory animals, such as chickens, sheep and cattle.
Non-laboratory animals, as defined by the department, are all animal species other than guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rabbits, rodents and…
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08 July 2020
Who does this notice affect?
All industry stakeholders involved in imports due to the escalation of COVID-19 measures in the state of Victoria.
What has changed?
The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment recognises the challenges facing…
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