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To manage biosecurity risks, strict conditions apply to importing dogs (and other pets) into Australia.
These rules are based on science and are design to keep everyone safe—you, your dog, and the Australian people, animals and environment.
If you’re planning to bring your dog to…
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George Levantis and James Fell
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Since the Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture came into effect on 1 January 1995, countries around the world have progressively reduced import tariffs and global agricultural trade has grown. The use of non-tariff measures (NTMs) has also…
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10 July 2018
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who lodge imported cargo to the department for biosecurity assessment.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Compliance Division, is implementing a highly compliant importer project (…
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1 July 2024Who does this notice affect?This notice is relevant to pre-border biosecurity treatment providers and clients in the import and shipping industries. This includes freight forwarders, importers, and customs brokers dealing with goods that require brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB)…
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2 August 2023
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects industry (importers of culture media from the USA) and biosecurity officers.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) has recently concluded negotiations with the United States…
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Date of issue: 3 March 2026Date of effect: ImmediatelyAttention:All industry producers, exporters, supply chain participantsPurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the submission timeframe has been extended for the public consultation on the draft 2026-27 exports cost recovery…
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Date of issue: 3 March 2026Date of effect: ImmediatelyAttention:All industry producers, exporters, supply chain participantsPurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the submission timeframe has been extended for the public consultation on the draft 2026-27 exports cost recovery…
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Date of issue: 3 March 2026Date of effect: ImmediatelyAttention:All industry producers, exporters, supply chain participantsPurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the submission timeframe has been extended for the public consultation on the draft 2026-27 exports cost recovery…
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07 June 2023PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the Tasmanian apple and pear industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms, packhouses and cold stores, and registration of treatment facilities to export apples and pears to protocol markets for the 2023-24…
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1 August 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers of dairy (excluding cheese, chocolate and lactose) for human consumption from San Marino.Importers of bovine fluids and tissues for laboratory research from San Marino.Importers of veterinary therapeutics from San Marino.What has changed?On 23 June…
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