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7 June 2021PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to invite plant export industry to share your feedback on an online survey.SummaryThe Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is looking to identify areas of duplication and simplify requirements for those working in…
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We recently concluded the Hitchhiker Pest Awareness campaign: I’m in the business of biosecurity. Its goal was to raise awareness to help protect Australia’s agriculture, economy, and way of life from invasive pests that can enter our country via shipping containers and imported goods.With climate…
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31 January 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers and principal agents—associated with shipping or…
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Australian plague locusts are an endemic pest that threatens our agricultural industry, devastating crops, and causing losses of up to $30 million.By harnessing cutting edge science, experts can forecast locust outbreaks with greater accuracy, helping mitigate economic impacts.The Australian Plague…
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28 May 2021Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, and principal agents— associated with shipping or…
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19 June 2025We have commenced a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh peaches and nectarines for human consumption from Japan.We expect to release the draft report for public consultation in early 2026.We are commencing this risk analysis in response to a market access request for…
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Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 27 July 2022, a low-pressure system in the east and cold fronts across southern Australia brought moderate rainfall. Meanwhile, high-pressure systems dominated much of the country bringing clear, dry…
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We have completed a pest risk analysis for Pepino mosaic virus and pospiviroids associated with tomato seed.UpdateDe-regulation of Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid (TCDVd) On 12 March 2024, we removed the specific pathogen testing measures for Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid (TCDVd) from…
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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without…
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), is a forum for Asia-Pacific economies to facilitate economic growth and prosperity, cooperation, trade and investment in the region and to strengthen the…
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