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​Import Procedure​sHow do I know if I need an import permit?Check the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). This database lists the Biosecurity conditions under which various commodities may be imported into Australia. If an import permit is required, or if any other specific conditions…
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Australian fisheries economic indicators

ABARES regularly reviews the economic performance of selected Commonwealth fisheries by surveying fishers and publishing a range of economic indicators. These indicators are used to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of management performance against the economic objective of the Fisheries…
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Importing plant research material

​​Imported plant research material can introduce foreign plant pests and diseases that could be harmful to Australia’s environment, agriculture and economy. To protect against this risk, strict biosecurity measures are in place for importing live plants, including research material. An import…
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Stocktake of Megatrends shaping Australian agriculture (2021 update)

Authors: Steve Hatfield-Dodds, Stefan Hajkowicz and Sandra Eady Growth juggernaut: Three billion empowered consumers Read more Fractal politics: Beware the dance of giants Read more More from less: The permanent race for advantage Read more Cascading planetary risks: Coming, ready…
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MARS communications and training materials

MARS NewsA quick reference guide to Understanding the MARS Biosecurity Status Document (BSD) is now available: Quick Reference Guide: Understanding the BSD. Using the MARS Offline form for itinerary updatesThe MARS itinerary update form is for agents and…
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Australian Government response to the report of the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee: Regulatory approaches to ensure the safety of pet food

Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, June 2021 Download Australian Government response to the report of the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee: Regulatory approaches to ensure the safety of pet food [PDF 285 KB] If you have difficulty accessing these…
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Guides for exporting prescribed seafood products

Step 1: What you need to do to be ready and approved to exportThe regulation that applies to you will depend on the role you play in the export process. Please be aware that you can have more than one role.I process, prepare or store goods for exportHow to register an establishment to process,…
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International farm emissions intensity statistics

ContextIn international trade forums, emissions intensity statistics from FAOSTAT and OECD are widely used. This website provides balance, improving those statistics, which are confronted by challenges such as one-size-fits-all methodologies to calculating emissions, attributing emissions from…
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Investigations into notifiable mortality incidents

Exporters must notify us when the voyage mortality rate reaches the notifiable mortality level. This is required under the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL).Notifiable mortality level for livestock transported by seaSpeciesMortality rate per voyageBuffalo0.5% or 3 animals,…
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Moving goods from, within and to Torres Strait

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the movement of goods from the Torres Strait under the Biosecurity Act 2015.Torres Strait islands are a potential pathway for the movement of exotic pests, weeds and diseases present in countries very close to Australia—the…
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