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To manage biosecurity risks, strict conditions apply to importing dogs (and other pets) into Australia.
These rules are based on science and are design to keep everyone safe—you, your dog, and the Australian people, animals and environment.
If you’re planning to bring your dog to…
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24 May 2019
The department’s decision to approve an import permit for bulk grain is based solely on whether the biosecurity risks can be managed. If the risks cannot be managed, imports will not be permitted.
The conditions imposed through the import permit ensure biosecurity risks are managed…
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We undertake a risk analysis to assess the biosecurity risk associated with importing plants and plant products. We also identify ways to manage risks to an acceptable level.
The standards we use are set by the International Plant Protection Convention.
Step 1 Identify and categorise potential…
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What is Sterile Insect Technique?
Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is a recognised phytosanitary procedure for pest management under the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs). It is a sterilisation technique that can provide effective control of target insect populations such as…
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PLANT PEST
Potato tubers infected with Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (Image: Joseph E Munyaneza, USDA-ARS)
The tomato-potato psyllid (Bactericera cockerelli) is the insect needed to spread the bacterial infection causing Zebra chip. The tomato-potato psyllid (but not the bacterial…
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The department has rigorous and highly effective import declaration, inspection and import treatment requirements in place to reduce the risk of harmful pests and diseases getting into and establishing in Australia.Despite this, a small percentage of imported items may still contain a hitchhiking…
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A Biosecurity Advice notice is a notice that informs stakeholders about the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s biosecurity work. Biosecurity Advice notices are sent to registered stakeholders and placed on the website.Information about how to register as a stakeholder is also…
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Date of Issue: 29 March 2016Date of Effect: ImmediateAttention:
Industries - Seafood
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and Regional…
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28 September 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to clarify departmental processes for authorisation of plant and plant product Requests for Permit (RFP), including requirements for out of hours authorisations and urgent/critical requests.
Summary of changes and key points
The…
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1 November 2023
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 to export to protocol markets for the 2024 season.
Summary of changes and key points
Applications are now open for the…
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