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Analytical distributions and statistics for managing import pathway risk using the continuous sampling plans CSP-2 and CSP-3

B, Barnes Overview Australia imposes regulations on goods that arrive in the country and have the potential to introduce exotic pests and diseases. Continuous sampling plans (CSP) are operational biosecurity systems commonly implemented at the border to manage risk and, simultaneously, keep…
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Changes to import requirements

​​​​​​​​​​​Australia’s biosecurity legislation allows us to adapt to changing biosecurity risk. From time to time, we update import requirements to strengthen control on goods where risk has increased,…
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Snapshot of Australian water markets

​​ Most Australian water markets are highly localised, involving trade between users within a single river catchment. A key exception is the southern Murray-Darling Basin where the high degree of hydrological connectivity allows water to be traded between river systems and across state boundaries…
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Biosecurity Advice 2012/22 - Lilium spp. cut flowers from Taiwan

​5 November 2012 This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Draft policy review: Alternative risk management measures to import Lilium spp. cut flowers from Taiwan. The draft…
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2018-39 - Horticulture Exports Program – Additional measures for the importation of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) hosts into New Zealand

​​29 August 2018 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that New Zealand has revised the import conditions of Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) host commodities. Summary of changes and key points The New Zealand National Plant Protection Organisation, The…
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Backing our farmers to grow with border biosecurity

On National Agriculture Day this week, we’re celebrating Australian farmers and highlighting how our biosecurity system supports and helps them grow the quality food and fibre all Australians enjoy.Each day, people like our biosecurity officer Alessio are on the lookout for countless pests in…
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2020-71 - Horticulture Exports Program – Amended New Zealand Import Health Standards for the export of watermelons and pumpkins from Australia

8 December 2020PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that New Zealand (NZ) has revised the import conditions for pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo) and watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) from Australia.Summary of changes and key pointsThe NZ National Plant Protection Organisation, the…
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Seasonality of imports

OverviewApproved imports are limited to times of the year when conditions are unfavourable for pest establishment.Examples include restricting imports to certain seasons, or, alternatively, other import requirements may be reduced or removed during those low-risk periods.Evaluating the efficacy of…
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Biosecurity Advice 2018-23 - Announcement of the commencement of a risk analysis for fresh capsicum spp. fruit from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu

21 September 2018 This Biosecurity Advice announces the formal commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh Capsicum spp. fruit (capsicums, chillies and peppers) from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu (Pacific Island countries). The…
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28-2025: Reminder to remain vigilant during Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Season (BMSB)

31 January 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers and principal agents—associated with shipping or…
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