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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2019-A09 - Reinstatement of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as an approved jurisdiction for import of horses to Australia

25 November 2019 The Department of Agriculture has assessed the equine health status of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HK SAR) and the biosecurity controls in place for racehorses under the control of the Hong Kong Jockey Club that travel to and from the Conghua Training Centre (CTC…
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Final policy review: alternative risk management measures to import lilium spp. cut flowers from Taiwan

​19 December 2013 This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final policy review: Alternative risk management measures to import Lilium spp. cut flowers from Taiwan. The draft policy review was released for comment on 5 November 2012. Twelve submissions were received on…
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Response to the Issues paper for import risk analysis for fresh apples from the People's Republic of China - Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries

Office of the Director-General Reference:08/17372 5 Sep 2008 Ms Louise van Meurs General Manager Plant Biosecurity Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Dear Ms van Meurs…
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2013-23 - Grain and Seeds Export Program - Canola for Processing to China

​​01 May 2013 Purpose To advise industry and Authorised Officers that the Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) has been updated with the importing country requirements for canola…
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Sowing success as grain council Chair

Australia has assumed the Chair of the International Grains Council (IGC), leading discussions on global grain trade.Deputy Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Policy Matt Lowe said Australia’s position as Chair was a both a privilege and an opportunity.“The IGC is an important…
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Getting rabies on the run in the Asia-Pacific

Australia has donated 400,000 dog rabies vaccines to Indonesia to combat the spread of the disease. Acting Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Beth Cookson, said collaborating with Indonesia not only supports our neighbour to control dog rabies and prevent deaths in communities, but also helps…
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Live plant forms

Imported live plants can carry exotic pests and diseases that if introduced, could have devastating consequences for our agriculture, environment and economy.  We set import conditions to manage these pest and disease risks. We determine these conditions based on whether the imported plant…
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Suspected H5 bird flu in elephant seals at Australian sub-Antarctic Island

Australian scientists have observed signs consistent with H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in wildlife during a management voyage to sub-Antarctic Heard Island.At this stage it is not a confirmed detection. It reinforces the need for Australia to remain focused on preparing for an outbreak.Heard…
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2023-65: Horticulture – Applications for the packhouse grower supplier model

01 November 2023 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the citrus industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of packhouses to operate under the packhouse grower supplier model for the 2024 season. Summary of changes and key points Accredited property…
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Veterinary vaccines

​​​​​​General requirementsImporters must have an import permit issued by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to bring veterinary vaccines into Australia. Import permit applications must be submitted to the department via the Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON), with all…
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