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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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John ParkIn a career spanning almost 60 years, John Park has played a significant role in reforms in the Australian international trade sector with a dedication to biosecurity integrity.John began his career in 1967 with Rudders Customs Agency (who would eventually become a division of TNT),…
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27/06/2023Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidatorsWhat has changed?To provide…
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2 August 2021
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Importers of high-risk plant products and other stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal shipping agents…
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Exotic pests, diseases and weeds can hitch a ride to Australia with vessels, shipping containers and break-bulk cargo. If they establish here they can wipe out entire food crops, harm our animals and damage our beautiful environment. Some pests could even change our way of life forever.
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Australia recently signed an historic free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), creating significant opportunities for our farmers and producers.Treaty signatureThe Australian Minister for Trade, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, officially signed the Australia – UAE Comprehensive…
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If your livestock are showing signs of lumpy skin disease, immediately call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 (free call within Australia).Australia is free from lumpy skin disease (LSD) and has never had an incursion of the disease, according to World Organisation for Animal…
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Australia’s agricultural exports are on track to reach a record-breaking $61 billion in 2021–22. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) forecasts higher export volumes and prices for our major export commodities, despite Australia’s world-class producers…
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The National Fire Ant Eradication Program’s National Management Group (NMG) held its first meeting under new governance arrangements.The NMG recognised the significant ongoing efforts by the Program to eradicate fire ants from Australia under the new Response Plan 2023–2027 and acknowledged the…
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We regularly publish illegal logging e-updates. These provide updates of key developments with the illegal logging laws, guidance, and information about upcoming events. They are sent out via an e-newsletter.The newsletter contains relevant information for:timber processorsimporterscustoms…
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