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In April 2008, the Forest Industries Branch of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) engaged the Fenner School of Environment and Society to identify a set of indicators to…
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Focusing on northern Australia is important for protecting Australia’s animal health. The region is vulnerable to incursions due to its proximity to neighbours such as Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The establishment of the Office of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) –…
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A review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.) from Indonesia
We are conducting a risk analysis for fresh dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.) from Indonesia.
We will conduct the risk analysis in three key steps:
Announce the commencement of the risk…
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16 May 2016The Biosecurity Act 2015 commences on 16 June 2016, replacing the Quarantine Act 1908The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, is reminding…
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5 May 2017PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide an update to requirements for representative sampling and sub-sampling of all prescribed goods under the Department of…
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3.1 Natural Heritage Themes, Sub-themes and Potential Forested Places
3.2 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Themes, Sub-themes and Potential Forested Places…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, July 2017Prawn consignments that were imported prior to the suspension on 9 January 2017 are subject to certain biosecurity…
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Biosecurity Advice 2017-05 - Importation of captive non-human primates – Review of import conditions
21 March 2017This Biosecurity Advice informs stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has finalised a biosecurity risk review for the importation of captive non-human…
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02 September 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the kiwifruit industry that applications for the export of kiwifruit to Thailand are now open for the 2023 season.
Summary of changes and key points
Farms located in Victoria and Queensland are eligible to apply for…
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The Biosecurity Act 2015 (the Biosecurity Act) explains how we manage biosecurity threats to plant, animal and human health in Australia and its external territories.
We manage biosecurity to ensure a very low level of risk. This draws a balance between protecting Australia from pests and…
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