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2021-59: Horticulture – Citrus grower applications for exports to protocol markets in 2022

2 November 2021 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the citrus industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of citrus orchards or blocks for the 2022 season. Summary of changes and key points Applications are now open for the accreditation of orchards or…
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244-2025: Applications for the Department’s Safeguarding Arrangement Scheme now open

28 July 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries interested in applying to participate in the department’s Safeguarding Arrangement Scheme — including, Biosecurity Industry Participants, Suppliers, Customs Brokers—associated with importing goods that…
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Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquiry report: Feasibility of a national horse traceability register for all horses

Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, September 2020 Download Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquiry report: Feasibility of a national horse traceability register for all horses [PDF 287KB] If you have…
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Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report: Australian grape and wine industry

July 2017 Download Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report: Australian grape and wine industry [PDF 501KB]  Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References…
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Notice to Industry 4: Requirements for grooms at the Mickleham Post-Entry Quarantine Facility

DownloadNotice to Industry 4: Requirements for grooms accompanying and working with horses at the Mickleham post-entry quarantine facility (PDF 376 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online version[expand all]PurposeThe intended outcome of this…
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Table grapes from India

Biosecurity import conditions Biosecurity import conditions for table grapes from India are now available on our Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) database. Stakeholders can find details on the import conditions in the BICON case. Prior to the importation of table grapes from India, a valid…
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2019-A07 - Review of canine influenza virus in dogs from approved countries

30 August 2019We have reviewed the canine influenza virus (CIV) chapter of the Importation of dogs and cats and their semen from approved countries: final policy review (2013). The review found that dogs…
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Stay alert to hitchhiker pests

Do you work with newly imported sea containers or goods? If yes, keep an eye out for exotic pests! Serious pests can hitch a ride to Australia in and on sea containers and in imported goods. Even the smallest bug can have huge impacts. They harm our food and fibre industries, environment, and…
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25-2019 - BICON, COLS, EXDOC, MARS and PEBS - Unavailable from 23:00 to 23:59 Friday 22 February 2019 (AEDT)

21 February 2019Who does this notice affect?All clients required to use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) System during this planned maintenance period. All importers and customs…
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37-2019 - Services Restored - Unscheduled Service Disruption Impacting AIMS, COLS, ICS, S-Cargo and SAC Tuesday 19 March 2019 (AEDT)

​​19 March 2019Who does this notice affect? All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment.Information Due to…
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