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13 September 2016This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh dragon fruit from Vietnam. The draft report…
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The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) has conducted a review of the biosecurity import requirements for fresh peach (Prunus persica), plum (Prunus salicina and Prunus domestica) and apricot (Prunus armeniaca) fruit from China, for human consumption.
There were three…
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The forests of South-East Queensland support a range of forest-based industries including recreation, ecotourism, timber production and processing, grazing, bee keeping, mining and flora collection. The…
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30 June 2009
BIOSECURITY AUSTRALIA ADVICE 2009/14
This Biosecurity Australia Advice notifies stakeholders that the Import Risk Analysis Handbook 2007 has been updated to reflect interim arrangements as part of improvements to the coordination and delivery of Australia’s quarantine and biosecurity…
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5 July 2016
Purpose
To advise of application requirements and due dates for cherry exports to China, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan and Korea.
Key points
Countries with protocol agreements with Australia have specific requirements for importing Australian cherries. Some protocol markets require the…
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Issue Date: 20 July 2016
Contact Officers:Surjit Kang
02 6272 4924Donna Bennett
02 6272 3940
Date of Effect: Immediate
Date of Review: 20 July 2018
Distribution…
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About the programThe Indigenous Apprenticeships Program (IAP) is a key initiative by the Australian Government aimed at increasing Indigenous employment opportunities within the Australian Public Service (APS).It provides individuals from diverse backgrounds including school leavers, recent…
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The National Biosecurity Committee in consultation with key stakeholders has developed a National Biosecurity Strategy to provide a strategic direction for Australia’s biosecurity system.The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) was formed on 1 July 2008 as a ministerial advisory committee to…
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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…
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25 July 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, master’s, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels, including cruise vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
The Maritime Arrivals Reporting System (MARS)…
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