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Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral disease of birds and can affect most wild and domesticated bird species. HPAI viruses are a subset of all avian influenza strains that are identified by certain molecular markers that are associated with the ability to cause severe disease and mortality…
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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The…
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7 June 2021
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Biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s class 19.1 non-commodity for containerised cargo clearance (NCCC) & class 19.2 automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM) approved arrangements;…
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An international airline has entered an enforceable undertaking with the Australian Government after it failed to declare two dogs’ arrival to the country, breaching Australian biosecurity measures.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, which has regulatory powers for Australia’s…
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Accredited veterinarians (AAVs) ensure the health and welfare of livestock before and during export.AAVs have professional oversight to ensure animal health and welfare standards are met. This provides confidence to stakeholders including the:Australian Governmentexporterrelevant authority of the…
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5 May 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects assistance animal handlers travelling on cruise ships between Australian ports (not leaving Australian waters), cruise line operators and pet transport agents.What has changed?The department currently grants approval for assistance dogs to…
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18 September 2018 Who does this notice affect? All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this…
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22 January 2016Who does this notice affect?Importers or agents who need to request that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) assesses import documents outside business…
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4 September 2018Who does this notice affect?All clients required to use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) System.All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge…
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18 December 2020
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who are required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment using recent versions of Google Chrome.
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A version update to Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge is…
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