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Australia’s north is vast and sparsely populated with a coastline over 10,000km long. The development potential of northern Australia’s agricultural industries is significant. However the…
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1 December 2021
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This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the revision of import conditions…
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Background
Northern Australia’s vast, sparsely populated 10,000-kilometre coastline is the frontline for many high-risk animal and plant pests and diseases.
Biosecurity risks can reach Australia through the movement of people and goods by sea and air, through traditional visits between Papua New…
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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without…
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2 SeptemberWho does this notice affect?All passengers, travellers, importers, exporters and customs brokers who use the department’s online payment facility.What has changed?Effective Friday 5 September 2025, the Government EasyPay (GEP) service is transitioning to a new service provider. The GEP…
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28 June 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients attempting to submit permit applications and access invoices using the Department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned outage.
All shipping agents or operators of maritime conveyances who will be required to…
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For the week ending 8 December 2021, low-pressure troughs over northern and eastern Australia brought more storms and rainfall. A blocking high-pressure system over the Australian Bight caused dry conditions in most…
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Meat Notices 2021
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Description
Date of Effect
Review
MN21‑03
Alternate protocol for confirming illegible or missing shipping marks for packed products (meat) exported to USA
Immediate
December 2023…
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15 March 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned maintenance period.
All shipping agents or operators of maritime conveyances who will be…
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The Animal Welfare Task Group (AWTG) is a committee of officials from all Australian jurisdictions. It oversees the development of national animal welfare standards and guidelines. These aim to improve national consistency, making it easier for industry, the community and trading partners to…
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