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The STEPS program will address the challenges associated with our complex and inefficient cargo import processes and systems.Our aim is to:simplify biosecurity import processes and make it easier to complymodernise and increase digitisation of our servicesincrease data sharing.Our approach will…
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Torres Strait Island Regional CouncilThe Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) represents 15 island communities across more than 42,000 square kilometres of sea and land. The Torres Strait shares an international border with Papua New Guinea.As the largest Indigenous council in Australia,…
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Biosecurity Matters
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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human…
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If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.See more on reporting suspected bird fluWe are…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find information about import conditions for RAT kits?
Information about biosecurity import conditions can be found on BICON - Australian Biosecurity Import Conditions. We recommend that importers search for “test kit” and follow the path that best…
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Fresh (chilled or frozen) beef and beef products derived from bovines born and raised in Canada or Mexico and legally imported and slaughtered in the United StatesWe have completed the final report of an addendum to the 2017 beef review, which assessed the biosecurity risks of fresh beef and…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry registers facilities as approved offshore treatment providers for irradiation treatments.Treatment providers that have demonstrated their capacity to meet the minimum registration and compliance requirements under the scheme will be listed as…
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About carbon
Carbon is an amazing atom. It loves to bond with other atoms, which is why it has been called 'the glue of life'. Carbon is the fourth most abundant element in the universe. It is found in all organic matter, and makes up a large proportion of all…
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Environmental pest not found in Australia.About zebra musselZebra mussel is a small freshwater mussel that has spread from its native range in eastern Europe to North America and parts of western Europe. The pest can spread in large numbers in freshwater lakes and ecosystems.Once established in a…
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6 June 2025 Who does this notice affect? Biosecurity Industry Participants who lodge import documentation for Ship Stores and Carnet. What has changed? The department is enhancing the experience for Biosecurity Industry Participants who submit import documentation for Ship…
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