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Human Animal Spillover and Emerging Diseases Scanning (HASEDS) Group

COVID-19. Mpox. Avian influenza. These recent outbreaks have made one thing clear—we must stay ahead of emerging diseases that pose a risk of transmission between animals and humans. The consequences of these spillover events extend far beyond public and animal health. They can upend livelihoods,…
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Recognising the unsung heroes of Entomology

The Operational Science and Surveillance’s (OSS) Entomology team at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) have just experienced their busiest Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season to date, dealing with a record number of detections.The team has 41 dedicated diagnostic…
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Treating cargo outside Australia

Pre-border biosecurityThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s approach to biosecurity incorporates a variety of strategies and initiatives aimed at addressing biosecurity risks.Biosecurity measures have been established to prevent the arrival and establishment of exotic pests and…
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89-2017 - Fresh Avocado from New Zealand identified for the Compliance-Based Inspection Scheme

​​​27 September 2017Who does this notice affect?Importers of fresh avocado from New Zealand under tariff code 0804.40.00.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is working towards a future compliance-based operating model to increase resource efficiencies and offer cost…
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49-2017 - Chilled durian segments from Malaysia and Thailand identified for the Compliance-Based Inspection Scheme

8 May 2017Who does this notice affect?Importers of fresh, chilled durian segments from Malaysia and Thailand under tariff code 0810.60.00.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is working towards a future compliance-based operating model to increase resource efficiencies…
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Jail sentence for illegal wildlife smuggler

A man involved in an illegal wildlife trafficking ring has been sentenced to 9 months in prison after pleading guilty to 3 offences related to smuggling exotic animals into Australia.Jesse Sayeg admitted to illegally importing live tortoises and turtles in Caloundra Magistrates Court in Queensland…
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Biofouling and non-commercial vessels

Non-commercial vessels arriving in Australian territorial seas must submit a pre-arrival report (PAR), which includes questions on biofouling management. The PAR responses help us manage biosecurity risks associated with biofouling on non-commercial vessels. Biosecurity officers…
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53-2018 - Email configuration change for broker class approved arrangements Class 19.1 Approved Arrangement: Non-commodity for containerised cargo (NCCC) and Class 19.2 Approved Arrangement: Automatic Entry Processing for Commodities (AEPCOMM)

12 June 2018 Who does this notice affect? Biosecurity Industry Participants operating under the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Class 19.1 Approved Arrangement: Non-commodity for containerised cargo (NCCC) and Class 19.2 Approved Arrangement: Automatic Entry Processing for…
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44-2018 - Introduced inspection of cooked prawns

30 May 2018Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers of cooked prawns, brokers, biosecurity industry participants and retailers of cooked prawns.What has changed?Introduced…
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Plant Biosecurity Advice 2019-P11 - Release of the final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh breadfruit from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga

12 September 2019 This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh breadfruit from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. The final report recommends that the importation of fresh breadfruit to Australia from all…
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