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The department is constantly reviewing and updating import conditions for the external territories.
Public comments on proposed changes to import conditions for prawns and prawn products are being received via imports@agriculture.gov.au until 4 December 2020.
The purpose of the…
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19 January 2022
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2022-A02 - Draft policy review of biosecurity risks associated with glanders (Burkholderia mallei) in horses and horse semen PDF
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25 October 2024Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders associated with the import of live cats and dogs (including assistance dogs) from the United Kingdom (UK) to Australian territory, including importers, pet transport agents, and official and government-approved veterinarians.What has changed?A…
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As we continue to work together to build a stronger national biosecurity system, new teaching resources have been developed to help inspire the next generation of biosecurity champions.The resources, released in August, include teacher guides, classroom lessons and activities for primary school…
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As we have seen, there are basic calculators and other calculators that meet a specific baselining or reporting requirement (such as for an ACCU Scheme method). The basic calculators are informative and widely used but only produce general results. Also, they lack quality control over data input…
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09 December 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of CBIS eligible:Mushroom spawn and cultures for propagation (0602.90.00)Processed nuts (0801.21, 0801.22, 0801.31, 0801.32, 0802, 0811.90, 0812.90, 0813.50, 20.07.99 and 20.08.19)What has changed?The department is incorporating…
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The department is responsible for managing the risk associated with the movement of all domestic bulk in-ship agricultural commodities on board international vessels.
Bulk vessels can harbour exotic pests and plant diseases such as Karnal bunt, which if introduced into Australia, could have the…
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5 May 2022
Who 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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19 July 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All biosecurity industry participants that have Victorian based premises that departmental officers may attend (for inspections, audits, surveillance or other purposes).
What has changed?
With the most recent community transmission of COVID-19 in…
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Exotic pests of timber include termites and insect borers such as beetles and wasps. These pests can arrive in timber and timber products as eggs or larvae. These pests may go unnoticed until frass (a sawdust-like substance produced by feeding wood boring insects) and holes appear or chewing sounds…
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