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PEQ reservations questions and answers

​​​​​​​​Post entry quarantine (PEQ)Making a reservation for post entry quarantine is a lengthy process that begins months in advance of the consignment entering a facility. Before starting to book a…
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Cucurbitaceous vegetable seeds

We have completed a review of import conditions for cucurbitaceous vegetable seeds for sowing. When we conduct a review of import conditions, we: review the science on pests of concern assess and analyse biosecurity risks develop risk management measures, if required consult the public on…
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Importing motor vehicles, motorcycles and machinery

Motor vehicles, motor cycles and machinery (including machinery parts) can introduce biosecurity risks into Australia. Such risks include, but are not limited to: live insects, seeds, soil, mud, clay, animal faeces, animal material and plant material such as straw, twigs, leaves, roots, bark. It…
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National Residue Survey

​​The National Residue Survey (NRS) is a vital part of the Australian system for managing the risk of chemical residues and environmental contaminants in Australian animal and plant products. The NRS…
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China: Establishment listing requirements for approval to export viable and non-viable seafood products from Australia (2019-06)

Date of issue:  13 September 2019 Date of effect: Immediate Reference Number: MAA2019-06 Attention: Industries— Seafood Export registered seafood establishments Licensed exporters Department of Agriculture—Central and Regional offices Purpose To notify export registered seafood…
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Aircraft arriving at first points of entry and non-first points of entry

All international aircraft arriving in Australian territory must land at a landing place that has been determined a first point of entry (FPOE) under section 223 of the Biosecurity Act 2015, unless we grant permission to land at a non-first point of entry (under subsection 239(2) of the Act). This…
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What happens to your goods on arrival during the BMSB season?

During the BMSB risk season, BMSB seasonal measures will apply to targeted goods manufactured and shipped from target risk countries, that have been shipped between 1 September and 30 April (inclusive).To minimise any delays, and associated industry costs that may be incurred for onshore treatment…
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Training and accreditation for approved arrangements

For approval of a proposed approved arrangement with the department, you may need to meet specific training and accreditation requirements.You will also be required to keep your training current to maintain your approved status.Approved arrangement accreditationIt is a requirement in most approved…
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Disease surveillance and reporting

If you see any unusual symptoms in farmed or wild aquatic animals, including unusual fish deaths, report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.‘Surveillance’ is a systematic series of investigations of a given population of aquatic animals to detect the occurrence of disease…
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Macadamia nuts levy and charge

 When levies and charges applyLevyLevy applies to macadamia nuts harvested in Australia if the person who owns them immediately after harvest:sold the macadamia nuts in shell or dried kernels, including by retail sale or to a buyer (whether bought directly, via a selling, buying agent, or…
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