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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) takes the biosecurity risks associated with imported prawns seriously. We have released the final report for the Review of the biosecurity risks of prawns imported from all countries for human consumption (the prawn review).…
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The Biosecurity Commons is a biosecurity modelling platform that has demonstrated proof of concept. It launched in May this year and is currently available for use as a beta version.
The developers of Biosecurity Commons, led by Griffith University, aspired to building top-drawer scientific…
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18 July 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Importers (including air and sea passengers and crew) of fresh mustard stick and fresh betel leaf (Piper betel), freight forwarders, brokers, biosecurity industry participants who hold an approved arrangement, Pathway Operations – Air & Sea Travellers…
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Lumpy skin disease in cattle overseas
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a viral disease of cattle and buffalo that causes relatively low mortality, however the disease can result in animal welfare issues and significant production losses.
Infection typically…
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Date of issue: 28 November 2022
Date of effect: 20 January 2026
Reference Number: MAA2022-19
Related MAAs: N/A
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Industry Australia
Export establishments
Exporters, AEPI and…
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New import conditions will help protect Australia against khapra beetle, a highly invasive pest that poses a major threat to Australia’s grains industry.
Head of the Biosecurity & Compliance Group within the department and Chair of the National Biosecurity Committee, Deputy Secretary Mr Andrew…
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This page outlines the information that must be included with an application to import the following products:
Veterinary therapeutics and medicines
Topical therapeutic washes
Veterinary semen extenders
Veterinary therapeutics and medicines are used to: prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a…
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What is a meat export licence?A meat export licence grants the holder permission to export specific types of meat overseas for a 12 month period.Who requires a meat export licence?Exporters of edible meat, offal (including casings) and or meat products of cattle, sheep or goat are required to hold…
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11 April 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?The department has identified a scientific publication by Ahmad et al. (2024) reporting that the plant pathogenic bacteria, Xylella…
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28 April 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?Effective immediately, enhanced regulatory measures are now in place to manage the risk of Xylella fastidiosa (Xylella) in plant hosts…
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