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11 October 2018 Who does this notice affect? Customs brokers, freight forwarders and importers of goods subject to brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) measures.What has changed?The department has made…
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Liriomyza sativae
What to look for
Leaves with long, white meandering trails (mines) on the leaf surface.
What you can do
Do not move plants, plant material or fresh vegetables out of the Torres Strait Protected Zone to the Torres Strait Permanent Biosecurity Monitoring Zone, or from…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has today opened public consultation on a new regulatory framework for the export of non-prescribed agricultural goods.Head of Trade and Regulation, Tina Hutchison said the new framework would help to safeguard market access for exporters of…
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The East Gippsland Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) is one of five RFAs in Victoria. The Australian and Victorian governments originally signed the East Gippsland RFA on 3 February 1997, establishing the framework for the sustainable management of the forests in the East Gippsland RFA region.The…
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The independent panel appointed to consult with stakeholders on the phase-out of live sheep exports by sea will complete its public consultations this week.
The panel was appointed by Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Senator Murray Watt to provide advice on how and when the…
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Terms and definitionsA list of common terms and definitions used in the Biosecurity Portal:DownloadBiosecurity Portal Terms and Definitions (PDF 210 KB)Biosecurity Portal Terms and Definitions (DOCX 53 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Quick…
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17 April 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of animals, biological and animal based goods.
Background
The department is committed to supporting trade during the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The department is focusing on measures to expedite the assessment and issuance of…
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Nominations for the 2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards are now closed.The nomination review process is underway. Award winners will be notified and announced later this year. Requirements for nomineesNominees must meet minimum requirements.There are extra eligibility requirements for some…
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As Acting Deputy Secretary of the Agricultural Trade Group, I reconfirm that lumpy skin disease (LSD) has never been detected in Australia and we remain free from the disease.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has been formally advised by the Department of Veterinary Services (…
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