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On 21 June 2022, the department released a Notice of Intention to conduct a Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis (BIRA) under the Biosecurity Act 2015 and the Biosecurity Regulation 2016, in relation to the importation of live sturgeon for aquaculture. This commenced a 30-month timeframe to complete…
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Niki Millist, Will Chancellor & Tom Jackson, September 2017
A $3.3 billion investment in innovation
Research development and extension (RD&E) is central to the competitiveness of Australia’s agriculture industry. Growth in investment pushed the value of RD&E funding in…
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The Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics report contains comprehensive information on commercial fishing and aquaculture in Australia covering fisheries production, trade data and consumption and employment statistics, with data up to and including 2021−22. The report is aimed at…
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Biological goods that have previously been imported into Australia may be subject to end use restrictions. In other words, there may be restrictions to how those goods can be used in Australia.This page outlines the process of applying to the department for approval to change the end use of…
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Export of animal reproductive material
Under Australia's Export Control Act 2020 and the Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021, an Export Permit and Health Certificate issued by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is required to export all animal reproductive…
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23 March 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients and industry stakeholders involved in imports whose inspection appointments may be affected by the current weather event across the eastern areas of Australia.
What has changed?
The current weather event and associated flooding continues to…
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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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The Department of Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for managing the biosecurity risks and consumer safety requirements relating to plant based products for human consumption (food, drink, medicine and therapeutics) imported to Australia.
This is administered…
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This step-by-step guide will help you prepare your dog for import into Australia from a Group 2 classified country.
Need to know
This is a complex process. Before you start the import process, we recommend you read this guide in full.
Allow at least 6 months to complete health checks, tests…
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This step-by-step guide will help you prepare your cat for import into Australia from a Group 2 classified country.
Need to know
This is a complex process. Before you start the import process, we recommend you read this guide in full.
Allow at least 6 months to complete health checks, tests…
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