Search Results
Invasive species, such as vertebrate pests, weeds, marine pests and diseases, are a key threat to Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries and the environment.ABARES invasive species research and analysis contributes to Australia’s preparedness for the incursion of exotic species…
- Last modified
We are currently seeing an increase in Biosecurity Risk Material (BRM) on new vehicles arriving in Australia. This includes soil, plant debris, seeds and live insects which are not present in Australia.
Such exotic pests and diseases if established in Australia are capable of damaging our natural…
- Last modified
Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, August 2017This factsheet provides background information on the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh decrowned…
- Last modified
25 March 2013
Purpose
To advise Industry that information for companies considering the Authorised Officer (AO) model is available on the Departments website.
Background
The company pack was developed to provide companies with information on AO’s and useful tools to support their staff to the…
- Last modified
15 June 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry and authorised officers of future updates to the Guideline: Inspection of empty bulk vessels for export, Work Instruction: Inspecting empty bulk vessels for export and the Guideline: Supporting documents for plant…
- Last modified
The National Biosecurity Statement presents a shared vision for Australia’s biosecurity.
Developed by a working group of industry and environmental groups and government, the statement sets out:
a national vision and goals
clear roles and responsibilities
priorities and principles for…
- Last modified
31 May 2017
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.
What has changed?
The department can now provide detailed risk management measures for marinated prawn…
- Last modified
What to look for
Avian influenza mainly spreads between birds, but can also infect other species including humans and pigs. In birds, clinical disease is usually only seen in poultry (for example chickens and turkeys).
Mild case:
coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, lack of appetite, ruffled…
- Last modified
17 December 2019
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise stakeholders of the new policy for the management and audit of plant export registered establishments.
Summary of changes and key points
New policies on the management and audit of plant export registered establishments…
- Last modified
All vessels pose some risk to Australia’s marine biosecurity.
Biofouling occurs when organisms attach and grow on the submerged parts of a vessel such as the hull, propellers and rudder.
Vessel biofouling and ship ballast water can introduce exotic marine species into Australian waters. Once here…
- Last modified