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Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, March 2023.
This guideline is designed to inform export meat establishment managers of the infrastructure requirements (facilities and equipment) for Departmental Staff perform their regulatory functions in compliance with the…
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Import conditions for sweet oranges from Italy are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible. A decision to import sweet oranges from…
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Updates to import conditions
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is constantly reviewing and updating import conditions for the external territories. Proposed changes to prawn and prawn products import conditions are currently open for public comment. More information about…
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We work with many international organisations and governments to improve biofouling management globally.
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
The IMO is the United Nations’ specialised agency responsible for safety and security of shipping and prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution…
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What is an AO?An 'AO' is a plant export Authorised Officer.AOs are individuals, trained and assessed by us and are appointed as Australian Government officials (public officials) under the Export Control Act 2020 (the Act). An AO is able to perform a range of export functions on behalf of the…
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The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is establishing a Marine Pest Network to enable interested members of the public, scientists, industry and government to work together to improve…
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23 January 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?…
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On 20 September 2012, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon. Joe Ludwig received a formal proposal from the Australian Sugar Industry Alliance (ASA) to restructure…
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This is Supporting information for Indicator 1.1c, published July 2024.Forest in the National Reserve System by IUCN protected area categoryTo be protected and included in Australia’s National Reserve System (NRS), an area of land must meet the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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