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As we mark the 10-year anniversary of the Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) facility this year, it's a perfect time to reflect on the incredible journey and achievements of this essential institution. For the past decade, the PEQ has played a pivotal role in safeguarding Australia's biosecurity as the…
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[expand all]Executive Summary In 2008 the Productivity Commission released a report on the regulation of chemicals and plastics 1. In response, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) directed the…
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16 October 2020
Who does this notice affect?
All clients who submit documentation to the department for import assessment via the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) or other departmental approved systems.
What has changed?
The department acknowledges that some clients are currently…
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3 February 2016PurposeTo advise Australian citrus exporters that they are currently not required to hold a citrus export licence. Phytosanitary requirements for citrus exports are unchanged.BackgroundPrior to 1 October 2015 citrus exporters were required to hold a licence from Horticulture…
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30 October 2024Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?…
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Date of issue: 7 February 2025Date of effect: 15 February 2025Attention:Registered dairy exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders and automated export permit issuers.Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and Regional offices.PurposeThis Industry…
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30 November 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All clients attempting to submit and/or pay for permit applications using the Department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON).
Information
The Biosecurity Import Conditions System is currently experiencing an unplanned service disruption.…
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The Australian Agricultural Drought Indicators (AADI) project is an initiative established by the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). This project is currently being undertaken by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES)…
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24/01/2023
Who does this notice affect?
Digital users of the Biosecurity Portal.
What has changed?
The department has developed the Biosecurity Portal to be an easy online method for booking and managing import inspections. Through the Portal, clients also have access to Agriculture Import…
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Date of issue: 30 August 2023
Date of effect: 1 September and 8 - 9 September 2023
Attention:
Registered dairy exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders, approved export permit issuers and EDI users.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and…
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