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12 August 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers, biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s class 19 approved arrangements, freight forwarders and other industry participants who arrange or prepare documentation for imported goods.What has changed?…
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13 February 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All clients who use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON).
What has changed?
The BICON website will be updated with a new look and feel in April. The changes are aimed at improving your experience when using BICON.
The…
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Canine ehrlichiosis (pronounced ‘err-lick-ee-oh-sis’) is a disease that affects dogs and is caused by a tick-borne bacteria called Ehrlichia canis. The brown dog tick which is present across central and northern Australia, is the main carrier of this disease. Dogs can get the disease if they are…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, last updated July 2024To become an approved manufacturer of official marks with the department, you will need to complete an EX91 ‘Application for Approval to Manufacture Official Marks and Official Marking Devices’ form and…
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A review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh Persian lime fruit from MexicoWe have completed the risk analysis for fresh Persian lime fruit (Citrus latifolia) from Mexico. We will now verify that Mexico can meet the import conditions.
Risk analysisWhen…
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This section outlines the main requirements involved in establishing projects.ACCU Scheme project proponent obligationsThe project proponent is the person, multiple people or entity responsible for the carbon farming project. The project proponent:must plan and manage the project according to the…
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If you use or care about the forests of South East Queensland for whatever reason - for work, for recreation, or concern for the environment, you can have input to the RFA.Many Queenslanders have already…
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Joint Communiqué8 September 2016, Melbourne, AustraliaThe group met in Melbourne, Australia on 8 September 2016, with representatives from Australia’s Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries.The meeting commenced with the Technical Working…
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Biosecurity activities manage the risk of pests and diseases that threaten Australia’s environment, agricultural industries and our way of life. We undertake a range of regulatory activities and recover the associated costs. This ensures our biosecurity system remains robust, responsive to…
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Monica Collins, First Assistant Secretary, Biosecurity Operations Division, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry authored an article in the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) Across Borders Magazine with an update on Australia’s biosecurity system.As the head of Biosecurity Operations…
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