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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) provides us with advice on which imported foods pose a medium or high risk to public health. When this advice is received, we:determine appropriate measures to manage the risks identified by FSANZconsult with stakeholdersrecommend to our Minister…
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A woman who illegally misdeclared a package as lingerie and shoes when it really held 57 cacti and succulents has been convicted.Kirsten Mae Fearn pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Magistrates Court to 14 biosecurity charges on Friday 25 July. She was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and…
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18 October 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels, including cruise vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
State and territory port operators and port authority entities…
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Wangaratta social worker Donna Taggart is one of 26 participants selected in the Drought Resilience Leaders Program, aimed at developing a network of forward thinkers within their local communities.
With a career and interest in mental health, in particular…
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2022–23 to 2024–25Download full report and dataThis report provides detailed economic analysis of dairy farm financial performance during the 2023–24 financial year. It examines the impact of seasonal conditions and price changes and provides longer-term context for current farm performance.…
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As part of the Australian Biosecurity Awards, the Dr Kim Ritman Award for Science and Innovation recognises outstanding ambassadors for science and innovation. This year, Dr Richard Bradhurst, a Senior Research Fellow and Chief Investigator at the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis…
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245-2023: Management of cabotage vessels intending on loading in-ships-hold agricultural commodities
20 November 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Biosecurity industry participants, such as vessel owners, operators, shipping agents and consignees involved in the management of domestic in-ships-hold agricultural commodities (e.g., fertiliser, grain, stockfeed) on board international vessels.…
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The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) is contributing to Australia’s negotiating position on the development of a global treaty on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. OCVO is advocating strongly to include One Health as a foundational and guiding principle of the treaty,…
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24 September 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of high-risk plant products and other stakeholders in the import and shipping industries – including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal shipping…
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