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19 March 2008BIOSECURITY AUSTRALIA ADVICE 2008/08 COMMENCEMENT OF AN IMPORT RISK ANALYSIS FOR UNSHU MANDARIN FRUIT FROM JAPAN
This Biosecurity Australia Advice announces the formal commencement of an…
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Letter as sent to stakeholders on 16 March 1999
DG32 98/3461
Dear Stakeholder
IMPORT RISK ANALYSIS - TAHITIAN LIMES FROM NEW CALEDONIA
In our letter of 9 February 1999 we advised you that the…
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23 April 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients who submit import permit applications to the department for assessment via the Australian Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
What has changed?
In recent months, importers may have experienced longer than usual timeframes in the…
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12 October 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients who submit import permit applications to the department for assessment via the Australian Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
What has changed?
In recent months, importers may have experienced longer than usual timeframes in the…
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10 September 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies and importers of cats and dogs to Australia.
What has changed?
Staged restrictions in Victoria are continuing as a result of COVID-19. Despite restrictions, animals have…
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National OfficePhone within Australia: 1800 900 090Phone outside of Australia: +61 3 818 6700Vessels web page: VesselsEmail: conveyance.maritime@aff.gov.auNational Maritime Centre (NMC)Phone within Australia: 1300 004 605Phone outside of Australia: +61 8 8201 6185Out of hours emergency contact…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is foot-and-mouth disease?
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious and highly contagious viral animal disease that affects primarily cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, camels, lamas, alpacas, deer and pigs.
FMD virus is carried by…
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The RFCS has been regularly reviewed, both internally and independently, over the years to ensure the program remained fit for purpose and continued to meet the changing needs of clients.
2019 internal review of the RFCS Program
In 2019, the department undertook an internal review into the 2016…
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The Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme (AFAS) is a bilateral arrangement between the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) and participating overseas government agencies. AFAS manages the high biosecurity risk posed by ineffective methyl bromide (MB)…
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