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Methods of Analysis and Sampling

​​​​ Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (Host Government - Hungary) The Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (CCMAS) defines criteria for Codex methods of analysis and sampling and coordinates the work of Codex with other international groups working in methods of…
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Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Operational Efficiency) Bill 2017

The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Operational Efficiency) Bill 2017, including a government amendment to introduce a governance Board for the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), lapsed when parliament was dissolved in early 2019.A new…
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37-2016 - Changes to import conditions and import permits

​​​​​​25 May 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice applies to importers and agents. With the commencement of the new Biosecurity Act 2015 on 16 June 2016, importers are advised of…
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Importing vessels with timber components frequently asked questions

I’m importing my vessel into Australia – what do I need to do?You will need to notify the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) of your intention to import a vessel prior to arrival.​The department requirements are to ensure that…
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Biosecurity Advice 2015/11 - Draft review of policy: importation of Zantedeschia dormant tubers into Australia

​29 July 2015This Biosecurity Advice (BA) invites stakeholders to provide comments on the ‘Draft review of policy: importation of Zantedeschia dormant tubers into Australia’ by 28 August 2015.BackgroundThe Australian Government Department of Agriculture initiated this review of existing policy in…
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Biosecurity Advice 2015/07 - Draft risk analysis report for the release of Tachardiaephagus somervillei for the biological control of yellow lac scale (Tachardina aurantiaca)

​1 July 2015This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that a draft risk analysis report has been issued, to consider a proposal for the release of the microhymenopteran parasitoid Tachardiaephagus somervillei for the biological control of yellow lac scale (Tachardina aurantiaca). The draft…
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Biosecurity Advice 2015/06 - Draft risk analysis report for the release of Dactylopius tomentosus ‘fulgida’ biotype for the biological control of Cylindropuntia fulgida var. mamillata

1 July 2015This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of a draft risk analysis report to consider a proposal for the release of the cochineal insect Dactylopius tomentosus ‘fulgida’ biotype for the biological control of coral cactus (Cylindropuntia fulgida var. mamillata). The…
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254-2023: Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS) commercial vessel Pre-Arrival Report (PAR) changes – plant declarations, coastal strip and crew change

30 November 2023 Who does this notice affect? All vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels, including cruise vessels preparing for arrivals into Australian territory What has changed? The MARS Pre-Arrival Report (PAR) and offline form…
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Report 239: MV Galloway Express

Cattle exported to Indonesia in July 2023July 2025DownloadReport 239: Independent Observer summary report on MV Galloway Express in July 2023 (PDF 354 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Voyage summaryLivestock: 3,138 cattleVessel: MV Galloway…
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IAN 2024-11: NEXDOC – Fish and Fish Products Moving to NEXDOC

Date of issue: 13 September 2024Dates of effect: 30 September 2024Attention:Registered fish exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders and registered export manufacturing establishmentsSeafood Industry AustraliaCentral and Regional offices of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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