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To manage biosecurity risks, strict conditions apply to importing dogs (and other pets) into Australia.
These rules are based on science and are design to keep everyone safe—you, your dog, and the Australian people, animals and environment.
If you’re planning to bring your dog to…
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24 May 2019
The department’s decision to approve an import permit for bulk grain is based solely on whether the biosecurity risks can be managed. If the risks cannot be managed, imports will not be permitted.
The conditions imposed through the import permit ensure biosecurity risks are managed…
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We undertake a risk analysis to assess the biosecurity risk associated with importing plants and plant products. We also identify ways to manage risks to an acceptable level.
The standards we use are set by the International Plant Protection Convention.
Step 1 Identify and categorise potential…
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Plate itYou can help prevent the introduction of exotic pests and diseases into Australia by making sure you do not plant food products that are intended for eating. When buying fresh, dried or preserved foods (including spices and seeds) from your local supermarket, general store or fruit and…
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14 March 2018Who does this notice affect?Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing LCL containerised goods from…
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The National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce (the National Standard) is Australia’s technical export standard for organic and bio-dynamic goods. The National Standard is owned and managed by the department and provides the basis for equivalence (government-to-government) arrangements…
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The glossary provides definitions for key words and terms used in the training package.Abatement: a reduction in atmospheric GHGs through emissions avoidance or removal and storage of carbon from the atmosphere.Abatement estimates: estimates of abatement, which may include estimates of potential…
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Travelling to Australia with an assistance catWe are reforming the import pathway for assistance animals to include cats.In the interim, we can consider import permit applications for assistance cats.Contact us for guidance on travelling with your assistance cat via email (imports@aff.gov.au) …
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This indicator measures the extent to which the risk to water quantity has been explicitly identified and addressed in forest management. Water quantity is important for ecosystem health and water supply for human use.This is the Key information for Indicator 4.1d, published December 2025.Key…
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Notice issued: 10 March 2021
From 1 April 2021, the research and development (R&D), Plant Health Australia (PHA) and Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) components of the cherries levy and charge will increase, and the marketing component will decrease. The overall levy/charge rate…
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