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Important notice for customers affected by natural disasters or COVID-19
On 1 July 2022, we became the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
We are updating our website to reflect our changed role. If you are looking for information about the environment and water portfolio, you…
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The Problem
MCAS-S can assist in tracking the spread and increasing the effectiveness of control methods for invasive species. This guide is based on a simplified scenario of predicting the spread of a hypothetical invasive aquatic species across Australia.
If you have not already downloaded…
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01 September 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify stakeholders of updates to records of hay and straw inspections in the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) occurring on 3 September 2022.
Summary of changes and key points
The following enhancements will be made to…
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6 May 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?Following…
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26 May 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify exporters and EDI users of upcoming changes to the phytosanitary certificate template when exporting horticulture or grain products to China.Summary of changes and key pointsOn Wednesday, 11 June 2025, the phytosanitary…
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Our work has wide-reaching impact. We are committed to considering how our decisions affect our industries, natural resources and the public.
We share information and seek feedback from our clients, stakeholders, regulated entities and the broader community. This helps us develop and manage our…
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A review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh Persian lime fruit from MexicoWe have completed the risk analysis for fresh Persian lime fruit (Citrus latifolia) from Mexico. We will now verify that Mexico can meet the import conditions.
Risk analysisWhen…
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Astonville Batlow NSW 2730
31st August 2008
Biosecurity Australia
Dear Sir
As a second generation orchardist in Batlow I wish to explain to Biosecurity Australia my worry on future of orcharding in…
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To honour the International Day of Plant Health on 12 May 2024, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is celebrating regional collaboration on plant health. Regional engagement outcomes will be acknowledged at the two-day Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) Symposium…
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The Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) entered into force on 5 July 2020. The agreement put in place reduced tariffs for exports of citrus fruit. Quota is available on a first-come, first-served (FCFS) basis until the access amount is exhausted.Quotas under…
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