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Australia is fortunate to be free from many of the damaging plant pests that occur in other countries.
This freedom helps our producers to access local and overseas markets, protects our unique environment, and supports a healthy way of life for all Australians.
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Focusing on northern Australia is important for protecting Australia’s animal health. The region is vulnerable to incursions due to its proximity to neighbours such as Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The establishment of the Office of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) –…
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On 1 July 2022, we became the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.We are updating our website to reflect our changed role. If you are looking for information about the environment and water portfolio, you will now find it on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment…
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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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25 June 2018
Who does this notice affect? Biosecurity industry participants (BIPs) operating broker class 19.1 and 19.2 approved arrangements (AAs).What has changed?The Department is pleased to advise…
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29 April 2019Who does this notice affect?Customs brokers and importers who import plant or plant based products, and animal and animal based products from Indonesia requiring government certification.…
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28 May 2019Who does this notice affect?This notice affects clients of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) System.InformationYou can keep up to date…
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Getting out to see the world is a fantastic opportunity to explore and learn more about other cultures. However, it is important for the government to screen for pests, diseases and weeds which may have travelled with you.
To help protect our agricultural industries, unique environment…
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