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Announcement Information Paper

​​​​23 August 2017The commencement of this analysis is in response to a request for market access for fresh pineapple fruit (Ananas comosus) from Taiwan into Australia. Taiwan advised Australia in April…
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Rabies vaccination and tests for cats and dogs coming to Australia

Australia is one of the few countries in the world that remains free of rabies.We have strict biosecurity import conditions to keep Australia rabies free. Rabies is a serious viral disease that affects many animals. It can infect humans and more than 60,000 people die of rabies every year.Check if…
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Decision and co-design process

 Decision processUntil 1 May 2028 the export of live sheep by sea may continue under the Export Control Act 2020 without caps or quotas. The export regulatory requirements, including the animal welfare requirements, remain in place.Other livestock exports continue, including of live cattle and…
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Levy penalty remission guidelines

 Late payment penalty remissionAny levy or charge payer or collection agent who has incurred a late payment penalty can apply for remission of the penalty.You should be aware of your legal obligations, for example collecting the correct amount of levy or export charge if you are a collection…
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Get involved and launch your career with the Plant Innovation Centre

Want real-world experience in biosecurity research? The Plant Innovation Centre (PIC) offers a range of opportunities for science students. We provide valuable experience in biosecurity research.Student scholarshipsWant to become a professional scientist? We’ll help you take the next step beyond…
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Failing Food Report – June 2023

This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS). Data set - Importing Food Inspection Scheme - food monthly failing food reports Food tests We target and monitor food that poses a high or medium risk to public health. We refer 100% of risk food imports…
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Meat Notice 2023-04 – Regulation of Shipping Marks – USA

Download 2023-04 Regulation of Shipping Marks - USA (PDF 210KB) 2023-04 Regulation of Shipping Marks - USA (DOCX 52 KB) If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance. If you have difficulty accessing these files, please visit web accessibility NSFS…
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Australian Government response to the Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee Inquiry Report: Operation, effectiveness, and consequences of the PGPA (Location of Corporate Commonwealth Entities) Order 2016

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, December 2017 Download Australian Government response to the Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee inquiry report: Operation, effectiveness, and consequences of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (…
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On arrival in Australia

Before landing in Australian territory, you must comply with our requirements for aircraft clearance.The Biosecurity obligations for aircraft arriving in Australian territory outlines the mandatory obligations at each stage of aircraft clearance.Here we’ve reproduced the section on arrival in…
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Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery

Chapter 8: Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery T Emery, J Woodhams and R Curtotti Figure 8.1 Area and sectors of the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery 8.1 Description of the fishery The Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery (SESSF) is a multisector,…
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