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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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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, 2013DownloadDocumentPagesFile size Myxomatosis vaccine availability in Australia PDF 2480 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web…
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Important—you can lodge your meat chicken return online.Please be aware that information submitted as part of your return for transactions from 1 January 2023 will be recorded as levy payer information. The type of information you will need to provide is available below under the heading ‘…
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Consultation to help inform how and when to phase out live sheep exports by sea has largely been completed. We would like to acknowledge and thank all who have contributed to our consultation process, and now provide some insights into what we heard.
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As noted in our 24 April 2023…
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12/01/2023Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders associated with the import of live dogs (including assistance dogs), cats and canine semen to Australian territory, including importers, pet transport agents, and official and government-approved veterinarians.Why is the department making these…
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27 October 2017Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to clients in the import and shipping industries, including importers and customs brokers, associated with the importation of…
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13 May 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients who submit documentation to the department for import assessment via the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) or other departmental approved systems.
What has changed?
There are currently delays in industry members receiving their directions…
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Important— you can lodge your fodder return online.
Please be aware that information submitted as part of your return for transactions from 1 January 2023 will be recorded as levy payer information. The type of information you will need to provide is described below under the heading ‘What…
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22 September 2023Who does this notice affect?Industry participants who submit documentation via the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS)What has changed?The department anticipates that its ability to meet the client service standards timeframes for the assessment of Import documentation of Non-…
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In determining whether or not to grant an import permit under the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Act), the Director of Biosecurity or their delegate may have regard to whether the applicant is a fit and proper…
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