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What happens when I arrive in Australia?
On arrival in Australia you must present an Incoming Passenger Card. In it you must declare all items of interest to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Department of Home Affairs, such as food, items with seeds…
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The APLC uses aerial spraying of pesticides and bio-pesticides to control locust infestations deemed to be a significant threat to agricultural production. The APLC is aware of both its…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 23 April 2025 low-pressure systems and troughs brought rainfall to the west, far north and east of Australia.Rainfall totals were low in many cropping regions, with exceptions in Western Australia where 5-50…
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20 October 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Biosecurity industry participants of approved arrangement sites that operate class 1.2 air cargo terminals
What is the purpose of this industry advice notice?
To invite industry feedback on the proposed revised approved arrangement class 1.2…
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The National Biosecurity Management Group (NBMG) met on 15 September 2025 due to additional detections of Lepisiota incisa and approved a 3-year Response Plan for the National L. incisa Eradication Program (NLIEP). Based on the advice of the National Biosecurity Management Consultative Committee,…
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If you believe that a decision made by the department is unreasonable, there is a process in place by which you can ask for a review of that decision. Read the relevant legislation.
If you have difficulty accessing the legislation from our website, please contact us as soon as possible and…
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25 September 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of upcoming updates to paper phytosanitary certificates and Request for Permits (RFPs) for horticulture and grain commodities.Summary of changes and key pointsOn Wednesday, 9 October 2024 there will be updates made to…
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If you believe that a decision made by the department is unreasonable, there is a process in place by which you can ask for a review of that decision. Read the relevant export legislation.
If you have difficulty accessing the legislation from our website, please contact us as soon as possible and…
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23 April 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients who submit import permit applications to the department for assessment via the Australian Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
What has changed?
In recent months, importers may have experienced longer than usual timeframes in the…
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12 October 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients who submit import permit applications to the department for assessment via the Australian Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
What has changed?
In recent months, importers may have experienced longer than usual timeframes in the…
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