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Date of effect: 03/03/2023
Attention
Importers of enoki mushrooms and brokers acting on their behalf.
Purpose
The purpose of this notice is to raise industry awareness of the risk of Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) contamination in enoki (enokitake) mushrooms being imported into…
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29 August 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise horticulture export accredited property stakeholders (i.e., packhouses, farms and crop monitors) and associated industry bodies that a review of the accredited properties regulatory framework (the framework) is underway.Summary of…
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10 March 2025Who does this notice affect?All internal and external stakeholders who may require Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulatory services across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. What has changed?Communities across south-east Queensland and…
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We commenced a Review of heat and cold stress in Bos taurus cattle from southern Australia during long-haul export by sea in April 2020. This is part of our commitment to improve animal welfare during export. It aligns with our responsibilities as a regulator. This is the first in a series of…
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10 September 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects biosecurity industry participants (BIPs) who heat treat imported consignments for BMSB concerns. These are BIPs that hold a class 12.3 approved arrangement (AA).
What has changed?
The department is introducing additional…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 29 November 2023, widespread showers and thunderstorms resulted in flash flooding and significant damage in eastern parts of the country.
These falls will likely provide sufficient soil moisture to…
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DownloadDocumentPagesFile size Quick Guide for Use and Control for Statutory Compliance PDF 432 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance. Quick Guide for…
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To successfully export to Australia, you need to understand why biosecurity maters and what you need to do to meet our biosecurity requirements.
Each year around 2.5 million shipping containers arrive in Australia from all over the world. This puts not only our country but the countries we trade…
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Authors: Ahmed Hafi, Lucy Randall, Tony Arthur, Donkor Addai, Philip Tennant and Jay Gomboso
Overview
Figure 1 Xylella fastidiosa has caused severe damage in Europe and North and South America. Source: EPPO
Figure 2 Xylella blocks xylem cells, disrupts water flow and slowly kills…
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If you want to bring your cat or dog to Australia, you may need to apply for an import permit. Cats and dogs from some countries or territories do not need a permit.Read the right step-by-step guide for importing your cat or dog.Before you startYou will need to allow at least 6 months to complete…
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