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99-2018 - Amendment to final measures for the 2018-19 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) risk season

20 August 2018Who does this notice affect?Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing goods that require increased…
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39-2018 - Key dates for Class 19.1 Approved Arrangement: Non-commodity for containerised cargo (NCCC) and Class 19.2 Approved Arrangement: Automatic Entry Processing for Commodities (AEPCOMM) reform

1 May 2018Who does this notice affect?Biosecurity Industry Participants (BIPs) and accredited persons operating under the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Class 19.1 Approved Arrangement: Non-…
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Unshu mandarins from Japan

The following documents relate to the current import risk analysis for unshu mandarin fruit from Japan. Information available in HTML can be viewed by clicking on the document name within the description column. NuMBer Date Description Word PDF 2009/17 4 …
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International Cargo Cooperative Biosecurity Arrangement

The International Cargo Cooperative Biosecurity Arrangement (ICCBA) is a voluntary, non-binding multilateral arrangement that provides biosecurity agencies, with a platform for collaborating on biosecurity initiatives. The ICCBA aims to provide rigor around the operational implementation and…
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2018-23 - Horticulture Exports Program – Transition from export listed property to accredited properties and new instructional material

​​​28 June 2018PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise of the release of new instructional material for the management and audit of horticulture accredited properties.​Summary of changes…
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2023-A16: Release of the final review of biosecurity risks of lumpy skin disease via fresh (chilled and frozen) skeletal muscle meat derived from bovines

11 December 2023 We have released the final report on the review of the risk of lumpy skin disease via fresh (chilled and frozen) skeletal muscle meat derived from bovines. All comments on the draft report for this policy review have been considered in the finalisation process. The final report…
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293-2025: Commencement of the 2025-26 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) Risk Season - 1 September 2025

29 August 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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World Veterinary Day 2023: Strengthening engagement across Northern Australia

On World Veterinary Day 2023 we celebrate the diversity of veterinarians across Northern Australia as they work to protect the health of animals and the region’s biosecurity. The department is proud to be the largest public sector employer of vets in Australia, providing a variety of services in…
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Australian Government Response to the final report of the Independent Assessment of the 2018-19 Fish Deaths in the Lower Darling (the Vertessy Report)

​​​​​Overview On 22 January 2019, the Australian Government established an independent expert panel to respond to fish deaths. The fish deaths occurred in December 2018 to January 2019 in the lower Darling River. Professor Robert Vertessy of the University of Melbourne led the panel's response. On…
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Veterinary stream

About the streamJoin one of Australia’s largest employers of vets and kickstart your public service career with real impact. Our 12-month Graduate Development Program is your chance to grow your skills, make a difference, and help protect Australia’s animals…
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