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Pineapples from Taiwan

​​​​Import conditions for fresh decrowned pineapples (Ananas comosus) from Taiwan have been published on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits will now be issued. The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision between an exporter in Taiwan…
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Response to the Issues paper for import risk analysis for fresh apples from the People's Republic of China - Tasmania - Department of Primary Industries & Water

Cover Letter Department of Primary Industries & Water PO Box 303 Devonport Tasmania 7310 AUSTRALIA +61 3 6421 7634 Telephone Andrew.Bishop@dpiw.tas.gov.au 4 September 2008 Plant Biosecurity Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 CANBERRA ACT …
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Fresh Chinese jujube fruit from China

We have published import conditions for fresh Chinese jujube fruit (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) from China on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).  Before importing jujubes from China, importers must apply to the department for an import permit. The decision to commence…
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Approved arrangements glossary

Guide to using the glossary This glossary contains common terms, acronyms and definitions that relate to approved arrangements. It is subject to review on a regular basis. Definitions that are not contained within this glossary can be found in the Biosecurity Act 2015 (the Act) or in…
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Response to the Save Our Marine Life campaign

​12 January 2016​Ms Michelle Grady Save Our Marine Life Dear Ms Grady I understand Save Our Marine Life is currently running a campaign seeking a permanent ban on ‘supertrawlers’ in Australian waters. As…
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History of COAG reforms

[expand all] ​​Background In 2006, the Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) acknowledged that agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines (agvet chemical) regulation required reform and established a Ministerial Taskforce to develop an updated and harmonised national system for…
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Strawberries from Japan

Import conditions for fresh strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa) from Japan have been published on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits will now be issued. The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision between an exporter in Japan and an…
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IFN 08-25 – Changes to import requirements for bivalve molluscs from Spain

Effective: 01 September 2025AttentionImporters of bivalve molluscs and bivalve mollusc products from Spain, and brokers acting on their behalf.PurposeTo provide notice of changes to import requirements for bivalve molluscs and bivalve mollusc products from Spain.Key pointsThe department has…
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MAA 2020-24: China: Fish: Government certificate for the export of non-viable seafood to China

Date of issue: 31 December 2020 Date of effect: Immediate Reference Number: MAA2020-24 Related: MAA2020-20, MAA2020-22 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee Export establishments Licensed exporters Department of Agriculture, Water and the…
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Australia's Aquaculture industry

Aquaculture is an increasingly important part of Australia’s seafood production. In 2024-25, the real gross value of Australia’s aquaculture production was estimated to have reached $2.31 billion. This accounts for up to 58% of the total gross value of Australia’s fisheries and aquaculture sector,…
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