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30 March 2021
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The department is providing an update to relevant industry representatives and importers of bulk Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) for in-vitro use, regarding changes to the department’s process for assessing applications to import FBS into Australia.…
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Enquiries: S Tuten (08)9368 3434
Date: 14 July 2008
Louise van Meurs
Plant Biosecurity
Biosecurity Australia
DAFF
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601
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19 December 2017Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.What has changed?…
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Plum pox virus, also known as sharka, is the most devastating viral disease of stone fruit in the world. This virus affects many wild and cultivated species of Prunus plants, including…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and ForestryAustralia’s favourable animal health status is underpinned by our freedom from many economically important diseases that occur in other parts of the world. Surveillance is a key component of Australia’s animal health system.…
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19 May 2016PurposeThis notice is for those who are interested in the progress of the new biosecurity legislation.Background The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture and Water…
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DAFF Biosecurity (formerly AQIS) has been advised that Paralytic Shellfish Toxin (PST) has been detected in east coast Tasmanian waters. DAFF is working with state authorities to gain more…
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Options for the Development of National Standards and Guidelines for Animal WelfareAWTG 24-01 noted an update from the secretariat that stakeholder engagement materials are being finalised, and meetings with targeted stakeholders to discuss the draft standards development framework will commence…
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10 April 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry we are reviewing the published list of Approved Australian horticulture export protocol treatment facilities and seeking input from managers of registered establishments on the treatment types they hold.Summary of…
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16 June 2016The Biosecurity Act 2015 commences today, replacing the Quarantine Act 1908. The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, advises that as of today,…
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