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Nipah virus causes clinical disease humans and animals (mainly pigs). Infected pigs may show signs of respiratory distress, nasal discharge, non-productive cough and lethargy.
In humans, symptoms can include fever, headache, dizziness, vomiting, reduced consciousness and…
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5 April 2011
Biosecurity Australia Advice 2011/04 - Revised conditions for importing fresh mango fruit from India, final report
This Biosecurity Australia Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Revised conditions for importing fresh mango fruit from India, final report.
The report…
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Australian veterinary technical expertise was provided to Indonesia to support control of key animal diseases.Veterinarian Dr Scott Ison was seconded from the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Emergency Centre for…
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About our quarantine facility
Australia is free from a number of cat and dog diseases and has a highly favourable animal health status. In order to protect this status, cats and dogs must undertake a period of quarantine upon arrival in Australia. This quarantine period allows the Australian…
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1 August 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders associated with the biosecurity clearance of sea freight containers imported into Australia that are destined for unpack in a rural location. This includes customs brokers, importers, and biosecurity industry participants (BIPs) that hold…
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18 July 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Importers (including air and sea passengers and crew) of fresh mustard stick and fresh betel leaf (Piper betel), freight forwarders, brokers, biosecurity industry participants who hold an approved arrangement, Pathway Operations – Air & Sea Travellers…
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Date of issue: 28 November 2022
Date of effect: 20 January 2026
Reference Number: MAA2022-19
Related MAAs: N/A
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Industry Australia
Export establishments
Exporters, AEPI and…
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31 January 2022
We invite you to comment on the draft review by 31 March 2023.
The draft report is available for review and comment on our Have Your Say website.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has conducted a review of the biosecurity risks associated with importing…
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New import conditions will help protect Australia against khapra beetle, a highly invasive pest that poses a major threat to Australia’s grains industry.
Head of the Biosecurity & Compliance Group within the department and Chair of the National Biosecurity Committee, Deputy Secretary Mr Andrew…
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Date of issue: 5 May 2021
Date of effect: 21 April 2021
Reference Number: MAA2021-05
Related: MAA 2020-10 and MAA 2021-03
Attention:
Industry Bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), Dairy Australia, Dairy Industry Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Exports…
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