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253-2023: The introduction of a Pre-Arrival Report (PAR) for non-commercial vessels – recreational vessels, yachts and motor cruisers

30 November 2023 Who does this notice affect? All non-commercial vessel owners or, vessel operators arriving in Australian territory to visit or, stay together with any returning Australians intending to arrive in Australian territory. All shipping agents who represent international non-…
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2023-47 Horticulture – Applications for the export of mainland apples and pears to Thailand in 2024

1 August 2023 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the mainland apple and pear industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms, packhouses and registration of treatment facilities to export apples and pears to Thailand for the 2024 season. Summary of…
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2022-A07 - Heat treatment as a risk management measure for fish and fish products for use as pet food and stockfeed

31 October 2022 From 31 October 2022, new import conditions will apply for fish and fish products imported into Australia for use as pet food and stockfeed. Following public consultation on a review of a prescribed heat treatment and a further review of scientific information, the department…
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Apply, vary and maintain your ESCAS

Licensed exporters must have an approved Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) to export feeder or slaughter livestock. Applying for an ESCAS Follow these steps to apply for an approved ESCAS. Draft your application and prepare supporting documents Your application email must set out…
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First points of entry - airport operator requirements

First points of entry (FPOE) are locations where aircraft and goods that are subject to biosecurity control are permitted to arrive. To be an FPOE, landing places must meet certain requirements.When the Biosecurity Act commenced in June 2016, existing landing places were issued temporary…
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2024-33: Horticulture – Applications for the export of Tasmanian apples and pears to protocol markets in 2024-25

12 June 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the Tasmanian apple and pear industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses and cold stores, and the registration of treatment facilities to export apples and pears to protocol markets for the…
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Importing vessels with timber components frequently asked questions

I’m importing my vessel into Australia – what do I need to do?You will need to notify the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) of your intention to import a vessel prior to arrival.​The department requirements are to ensure that…
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2021-31: Horticulture Exports – Applications for the export of cherries to protocol markets

9 June 2021PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the cherry industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses, and registration of treatment facilities to export cherries to protocol markets for the 2021–22 season.Summary of changes and key…
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2021-33: Horticulture – Applications for the export of summerfruit to protocol markets

21 June 2021PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses, and the registration of treatment facilities, to export summerfruits to protocol markets for the 2021–22 season.Summary key…
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Organic and bio-dynamic goods

More information for NASAA Certified Organic operators affected by the revocation can be found at 2025-03 Changes to approved certifying body – NASAA Certified Organic.Our roleThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) is the Australian government authority responsible…
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