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A new ABARES report, Australia’s native forests and wood production, highlights the important role Australia’s diverse native forests play in helping to combat climate change, providing a home to many flora and fauna species, and providing high quality wood products.ABARES Executive Director Dr…
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Vessels entering Australian territory must comply with requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
Australian legislative requirements
Under the Act, aircraft and vessels (including those from Australia) become subject to biosecurity control upon entering 12 nautical miles of the Australian…
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You don’t have to face drought alone. Support is available now – no drought declaration needed.This includes low interest loans, mental health services for you and your family, and more.Video transcriptIf you’re a farmer dealing with drought, you don’t have to do it alone.There is support…
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What's new?Safeguarding Arrangement applications will be open between 28 July 2025 and 30 January 2026.The department has introduced several mandatory and important changes for the 2025-26 BMSB (Brown Marmorated Stink Bug) season.Updates include:Revised application formIntroduction of the mandatory…
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We’ve designed journey maps and step-by-step guides to help you on your way.Journey mapsOur journey maps will help you to understand the steps you need to take to become export registered and start exporting your products.The ‘New Establishment’ map will help if your establishment is currently not…
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From 1 January 2020, the Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) component of the citrus levy and charge, currently set at nil, will increase to $1.05 per tonne or 2.1 cents per 20 kg box. This will take effect in your quarterly return, due 28 April 2020. For people submitting…
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All plants imported into Australia, regardless of end use, have the potential to become weeds in Australia. Having a system to screen new plant introductions for weed potential reduces the chances of new weeds entering Australia.
Since the 1800s, new plant species have been introduced into…
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24 May 2019
The department’s decision to approve an import permit for bulk grain is based solely on whether the biosecurity risks can be managed. If the risks cannot be managed, imports will not be permitted.
The conditions imposed through the import permit ensure biosecurity risks are managed…
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24 May 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the Australian Government has listed the Ansar Allah group (also known as the Houthis) in Yemen as a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code Act 1995 (the Criminal Code). The listing came into effect on 24 May 2024.Summary…
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