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A review of Australia's preparedness for the threat of foot-and-mouth disease

Australia's biosecurity system is recognised worldwide as strong, bringing benefits to our economy, our unique environment and our way of life. Australia remains free of many significant pests and diseases enabling globally competitive and sustainable industries. The department works in…
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Returning to Australia

Some goods you buy overseas can carry a host of exotic pests and diseases. These can harm our environment and industries. Avoid buying gifts and souvenirs that pose a risk to Australia. Also, be aware that some items you brought with you on your trip can get contaminated. Make sure it’s allowed…
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Final pest risk analysis report for fresh island cabbage leaves from the pacific (Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu)

​20 June 2013 This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final pest risk analysis report for the importation of fresh island cabbage leaves from the Pacific (Cook Islands,…
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Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries Queensland Response to The Issues Paper for The Import Risk Analysis for Fresh Apples from The Pacific Northwest of The USA

Office of the Director-General Reference: 08/17333 5 SEP 2008 Ms Louise van Meurs General Manager Plant Biosecurity Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Dear Ms van Meurs Biosecurity Australia Advice 2008/20 - Issues paper for the the import risk…
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The long-term productivity slowdown - and what we can do about it

A new ABARES report investigates the slowdown in productivity which has impacted Australian broadacre agriculture over the past two decades.ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said climate variability, particularly drought, was having an important impact. “We have seen that changes in…
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MAA 2024-17: Vietnam: Edible non-prescribed goods: Honey: Details to be included in manufacturer field on HVT1 certificate

Date of issue: 18 December 2024Date of effect: 18 December 2024Related MAAs: MAA 2024-01AttentionIndustry bodies – Australian Honey Bee Industry CouncilHoney and apiculture product Export EstablishmentsExporters and NEXDOC usersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Central and…
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Beef production and Livestock slaughter levy rate adjustment

​Starting 1 January 2017, the amount of levy that is collected from the slaughter of cattle, sheep, lambs and goats and direct​ed to research and development (R&D) and marketing will be adjusted. The…
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Resources for non-prescribed goods exporters

We support exporters of non-prescribed goods to access markets overseas. Other government agencies and industry bodies also have a role.Industry BodiesAustralian Hide Skin and Leather Exporters…
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177-2023: Implementation of changes to import conditions for prawns and prawn products (excluding dried prawns and shelf stable prawns) for human consumption

31/08/2023 Who does this notice affect? Importers and brokers What has changed? From 30 October 2023, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will begin implementing changes to the import conditions for prawns and prawn products for human consumption, in accordance with the…
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2017-02 - All countries: White Spot disease declaration for prawns

Date of Issue: 20 February 2017Date of Effect: 22 February 2017Attention:Industry - SeafoodDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and regional officesAffected…
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