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24 May 2019
The department’s decision to approve an import permit for bulk grain is based solely on whether the biosecurity risks can be managed. If the risks cannot be managed, imports will not be permitted.
The conditions imposed through the import permit ensure biosecurity risks are managed…
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23 June 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots*, and freight forwarders wishing to book and manage requests for import inspections using the Biosecurity Portal in NSW, QLD, WA, SA, NT and ACT.
The Portal is planned to be…
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Client feedbackFeedback is a valuable element in understanding our clients’ views of their experience with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Whether you are pleased with our performance or we have not met your expectations, we highly value your comments.Feedback can be…
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Myrtle rust symptoms on leaves.D.T. Junghans Embrapa, PaDIL.
Myrtle (eucalyptus) rust (exotic strains)Exotic to AustraliaFeatures: A fungal infection that causes brown to grey lesions often surrounded by yellow sporesWhere it's from: Central America and Caribbean, United States, South…
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The department has rigorous and highly effective import declaration, inspection and import treatment requirements in place to reduce the risk of harmful pests and diseases getting into and establishing in Australia.Despite this, a small percentage of imported items may still contain a hitchhiking…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported…
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DownloadNRS 2023-24 Industry brochure: Chicken (PDF 574 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online versionKey pointsIn 2023–24, the overall compliance with Australian standards was 100% for chicken samples.Australian chicken producers continue to…
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DownloadNRS 2023-24 Industry brochure: Kangaroo - English (PDF 600 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online versionKey pointsIn 2023-24, the overall compliance with Australian standards was 100% for kangaroo samples.Australian kangaroo producers…
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30 August 2024The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met in person in Brisbane on Friday 30 August 2024.Members noted that this will be Dr Nigel Ainsworth’s last face-to-face meeting as EIC Chair. The Committee thanked Dr Ainsworth for his contribution in his time as Chair and welcomed…
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The Quarantine Regulators Meeting (QRM), established in 2008, is an annual forum that connects government agencies responsible for or involved in biosecurity and border management.The QRM provides an opportunity for biosecurity agencies worldwide to discuss innovative topics, emerging issues, and…
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