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18 April 2018
The department released a draft report of the review of import conditions for brassicaceous crop seeds for sowing into Australia for a 60 day consultation period, closing on 19 April 2018.
The draft report identified two fungal pathogens that are of quarantine concern to…
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24 September 2015This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that a final risk analysis report has been issued for the release of the micro wasp Tachardiaephagus somervillei for the biological control…
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19 August 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify treatment providers, exporters, and authorised officers of a planned update to the methyl bromide fumigation methodology (the methodology) in relation to the fumigation of horticulture (fresh fruit and vegetable) products for…
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14 August 2024Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers associated with importing ceremonial articlesWhat has changed?The following import condition changes apply for the specified ceremonial articles:1. Willow foliage (Salix spp.)The department has conducted a technical assessment…
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With the explosion of citizen science platforms such as iNaturalist, which allow members of the public to upload occurrence records of species detected in Australia, an opportunity exists to use these platforms as an early warning system for the detection of exotic plant pests.This is particularly…
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Date of issue: 27 September 2024Date of effect: 1 October 2024Reference Number: MAA 2024-12AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Export establishmentsExportersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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15 July 2025The draft report proposes that the importation of commercially produced fresh guava fruit (Psidium guajava) to Australia from all commercial production areas of Taiwan can be permitted, subject to a range of biosecurity requirements.The draft report is being issued for a public…
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9 December 2022
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Dragon fruit from the Philippines: biosecurity import requirements draft report (PDF 3.36 MB).
This draft report proposes that the importation of commercially produced dragon fruit to Australia from all…
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The introduction of the seed cotton levy and export charge will ensure that all harvested seed cotton that is intended for export has a levy or charge applied. Commencing 1 April 2017, the seed cotton…
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Relationship between key themes (pillars) and biosecurity engagement
There is increasing acceptance that biosecurity is a shared responsibility between government, industry and the community.…
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