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Australia is free of many exotic (new) pests and diseases. This is thanks to Australia’s biosecurity system. But we are always at risk of them entering the country.If these pests or diseases make it through the border, they could threaten our agricultural industries, environment and jobs. Our way…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry develops policies to allow for the safe importation of animals, their genetic material and other animal products.These policies are based on biosecurity risk analyses completed by the department. These analyses consider the biosecurity risk…
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OverviewPost-entry quarantine (PEQ) containment of consignments for further inspection, screening and remedial action if pest detection thresholds are exceeded.Examples include PEQ of live plants, growing media, and tissue culture. The consignment is held in PEQ for a set period that allows the…
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OverviewBiological control kills or sterilises the target pest, thereby reducing its abundance within the designated site or area.Examples of biological control agents include parasitoids, predators, or pathogenic fungi or viruses. This measure also includes the release of sterile insects (Sterile…
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26 March 2008This Biosecurity Australia Advice (BAA) provides stakeholders with proposed quarantine measures for the importation of certain species of rodents into Australian…
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Authors: Angus Robertson and Jenny Eather
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Removal of an impediment to trade provided a pathway for the cherry and summerfruit (apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums) industries to successfully compete in a large and growing market in China.
Introduction
The value…
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James Fell
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Australian agricultural exports have enjoyed lower tariffs in many export markets as a result of Australia’s free trade agreements (FTAs). These agreements bring a range of benefits, including better tariff and quota access for Australian exporters. But…
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This Privacy PolicyAbout this Privacy PolicyThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) recognises the importance of protecting your privacy and personal information. The department respects your right to privacy and complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy…
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The department maintains close contact with industry clients through industry consultative committees (ICCs), ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.ICCs are instrumental in developing effective operational responses to government policy for the department's import and export programs…
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Registered veterinarians can prepare animals other than livestock for export. This includes dogs, cats, mice, poultry and horses. You do not need to be accredited by the department to do this.
You must be an accredited veterinarian to prepare livestock for export. Livestock animals include cattle…
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