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17/02/2023
Who does this notice affect?
Biosecurity industry participants, such as vessel owners, operators, shipping agents and importers involved in the importation process of bulk mined and chemical (natural or synthetic) fertiliser.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries…
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18 May 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of Carya species imported as seed for sowing, and their customs brokers.
What will be changing?
As advised through Industry Advice Notice 79-2022, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the…
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To honour the International Day of Plant Health on 12 May 2024, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is celebrating regional collaboration on plant health. Regional engagement outcomes will be acknowledged at the two-day Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) Symposium…
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20 May 2024The final report for the sturgeon biosecurity import risk analysis (BIRA) is available on our Import for live sturgeon for aquaculture webpage.An application to import live sturgeon and their reproductive material for aquaculture purposes will not be considered until the…
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The Chief Plant Protection Officer and staff from her office part sponsored, helped organise and attended the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) Symposium in Cairns on 8-9 May 2024. This biennial Symposium, coordinated by Dr Jo Luck, Program Director of the PBRI, highlights the importance…
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Efforts to stop exotic fruit flies from entering Australia mainland through the Torres Strait will continue after a revised five-year response was endorsed on 28 June 2021 by the National Management Group (NMG).
The Response Plan 2021-2026 outlines activities aimed at eradicating annual incursion…
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Date of issue: 20 April 2018
Date of effect: 18 April 2018
Reference Number: MAA2018-04
Attention: Industries — Seafood Export seafood establishments Licensed exporters Tasmanian Shellfish…
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What is the ‘Independent Employer of AAOs Accreditation Scheme’?It is a scheme developed by the department to provide for the employment of Australian Government Authorised Officers (AAOs) by independent employment providers. Under the Scheme, agencies supply AAOs to Australian export slaughter…
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Australia’s veterinary sector faces major challenges, including a significant workforce shortage.From the rural towns without a veterinary clinic, to new graduates without adequate support, and business owners at risk of burnout without a break – the issues within the profession are diverse and…
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4-5 October 2017The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) met on 4 and 5 October 2017 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.A key consideration for the NBC was the 2017 Priorities for Australia’s biosecurity system: An independent review of the capacity of the national biosecurity system and…
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