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Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee inquiry report: Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Streamlining Regulation) Bill 2018 [Provisions]

​Introduction On 29 November 2018, the Senate Selection of Bills Committee referred the provisions of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Streamlining Regulation) Bill 2018 (the Bill) to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation…
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What we are doing to prepare for bird flu

If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.See more on reporting suspected bird…
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Food Import Compliance Agreements

 Food importers can enter into a Food Import Compliance Agreement (FICA) with us. These agreements are made under section 35A of the Imported Food Control Act 1992.Many food importers have documented food safety management systems for sourcing and importing safe food. Under a FICA, we…
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Carp Biological Control Program

European carp (Cyprinus carpio), or common carp, are an invasive freshwater pest of Australia’s inland waters.Carp populations in Australia are increasing due to favourable climatic conditions. In infested rivers, carp numbers can be as high as 90% of biomass, outnumbering native fish species. High…
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Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report: Red imported fire ants in Australia: Don't Let This Come Back to Bite Us

October 2024 AcknowledgementsThe management of red imported fire ants in Australia is a matter of great significance for the Australian community. The Australian Government thanks the individuals and organisations who contributed to this inquiry. The development of this response was led by the…
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S and D Finger

​28th June, 2011 75 Gembrook Rd Launching Place Victoria 3139 Office of the Chief Executive Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Dear Sir or Madam, We wish to make comment on the…
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Types of timber, bamboo and related products

Timber, bamboo and related products must meet the import conditions published in our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).We have categorised the common types of timber, bamboo and related products below. This information will help you to find the most appropriate BICON case for your goods…
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Indonesia’s food consumption and trade: will domestic reform keep up with demand?

Authors: Kevin Burns, Shujia (Charlie) Qin and Trish Gleeson Source: Indonesia-Australia Commercial Cattle Breeding program (IACCB) Introduction Indonesia’s trade ties with Australia are longstanding. However, Indonesia’s previously strong growth in…
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Biosecurity Advice 2017-19 - Fresh (chilled or frozen) beef and beef products from Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United States and Vanuatu - Final review

​​​​​This Biosecurity Advice informs stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has finalised a biosecurity risk review for the importation of fresh (chilled or ​frozen) beef and beef products from Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United States and Vanuatu.…
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2017-25 - Horticulture Exports Program – Cherry applications for orchards, packhouses and onshore cold treatment facilities to protocol markets in 2017/18

​11 July 2017Purpose The purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the cherry industry of application requirements and due dates for export approval of cherry orchards, packhouses and…
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