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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and Agriculture VictoriaTogether, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and Agriculture Victoria have made a significant contribution to reducing aquatic biosecurity risks through their Junior Marine Biosecurity Officer program. Launched in May 2024, the month-long initiative…
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23 February 2018Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to relevant shipping agents, international vessel masters and international vessel operators of roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessels,…
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20 June 2013
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final pest risk analysis report for the importation of fresh island cabbage leaves from the Pacific (Cook Islands,…
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3 May 2018
Who does this notice affect?
Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing goods during the BMSB risk season (shipped between 1 September 2017 to 30 April 2018 inclusive).
What has…
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Starting 1 January 2017, the amount of levy that is collected from the slaughter of cattle, sheep, lambs and goats and directed to research and development (R&D) and marketing will be adjusted. The…
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As of 1 December 2023, after a 30-year tenure with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Dr Mark Schipp will be retiring from the Australian Public Service.
Dr Schipp was appointed Chief Veterinary Officer of Australia in 2011. During his tenure he has led Australia’s national…
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Date of Issue: 20 February 2017Date of Effect: 22 February 2017Attention:Industry - SeafoodDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and regional officesAffected…
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Easter is just around the corner and it’s important to remember the rules that keep Australia safe. One of them is about eggs!If you’re celebrating, remember only eggs of the chocolate variety are allowed to be brought into Australia.Live animal eggs are a high-risk commodity, and failing to…
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We have reviewed Australia’s policies for testing tomato and capsicum seed, initially focusing on Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) and Tomato mottle mosaic virus (ToMMV). As part of this process, we are making changes to existing testing requirements to reduce the risk of infected seed…
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Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) is exotic and considered the 2nd most threatening plant pest for Australia.While there is no immediate threat to human health or pets, if khapra beetle were to establish in Australia, it would pose a serious threat to many of our agricultural industries.…
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