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19 June 2018Who does this notice affect? Importers of goods requiring an import permit, and agents acting on behalf of importers. What has changed? This is a reissue of advice previously issued in Industry…
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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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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.Australia and New Zealand have joint food standards and…
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We’ve strengthened import requirements for live plants (nursery stock) to…
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News and alertsRegister now for the Importing Bulk Grain Workshop – Canberra, 27 August 2025See latest announcements that may affect how you import plant and plant products.Subscribe to receive import industry advice notices.Imported bulk grain poses a high biosecurity risk. It can provide a direct…
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Date of issue: 10 May 2022
Date of effect: Immediately
Reference Number: MAA2022-14
Related Market Access Advice: MAA2020-28
Attention
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee
Export dairy establishments
Registered exporters…
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What you need to know
Semen and embryos from the animal species listed below can currently be imported into Australia from selected Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry approved countries only.
Permitted species for imports of animal semen include buffalo, cattle, cats, deer,…
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Record demand and disrupted supply chains have led to high prices and delays for agricultural machinery imports. Strong agricultural production and ongoing high shipping costs will keep machinery prices elevated in 2022-23.
Machinery imports are important for Australian agriculture
Between 2019…
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Not all live animals and reproductive materials are permitted to be imported into Australia; the pest or disease risks associated with their importation may be considered too great.The Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) provides the import conditions for all permitted live animal and…
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17 October 2018
Who does this notice affect?
All clients who submit documentation to the department for import assessment via the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) or other departmental approved systems.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department)…
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