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OverviewExposure to the pest is reduced by ensuring that the commodity is geographically isolated from the pest.Examples include requirements that a Pest Free Production Site be located a minimum distance from any other site producing the same commodity, and that processing or storage facilities (e…
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The Policy for the responsible use of AI in government version 2.0 (the policy) provides mandatory requirements for departments and agencies relating to: accountable officials;transparency statements;developing a strategic position on AI adoption;operationalising the responsible use of AI;AI…
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19 June 2020
Who does this notice affect?
The change affects passengers and crew travelling to Australia, senders and receivers of international mail and other persons who fail to comply with the legislation administered by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.
The…
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Imported food can be referred for testing under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).How it worksWe issue you with an initial Food Control Certificate (FCC) that sets out what:food needs testingtests need to be performed.If we refer your food for testing, you must nominate a laboratory to…
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The Animal Welfare Task Group (AWTG) promotes the national consistency of farm animal welfare regulations across jurisdictions and oversees the development and review of standards and guidelines for farm animals. It resolves animal welfare policy and regulatory matters which have national and inter…
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3 March 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers and customs brokers associated with importing laboratory microorganisms and infectious agents under a standard permit, including those who currently hold a standard permit to import microbes or related material.What has changed?In March 2024, the…
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OverviewAustralia’s State of the Forests Report presents comprehensive information describing the many social, economic and environmental values of Australia’s forests to government and industry stakeholders and the broader community. It meets Australia’s formal national reporting requirements for…
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08 January 2026Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who receive biosecurity directions from the Import Management System (IMS).InformationStart time: Approximately: Friday 12 December 2025 (AEDT)Four…
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The project to include imported food safety requirements in our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) was completed on 14 June 2025. These requirements will continue to be available on Import requirements by food type for a transition period.Subscribe to our imported food email list to be…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 7 December 2022, high-pressure systems brought another week of dry conditions to most of Australia. Weekly rainfall totals exceeding 50 millimetres were observed across small areas of northern and eastern…
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