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24 May 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the Australian Government has listed the Ansar Allah group (also known as the Houthis) in Yemen as a terrorist organisation under the Criminal Code Act 1995 (the Criminal Code). The listing came into effect on 24 May 2024.Summary…
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29 September 2015This Biosecurity Advice advises stakeholders of the release of a draft policy for the importation of honey bee semen from approved countries into Australia.The Department of Agriculture…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry plays a critical role as a regulator.Through our regulation, we support a more sustainable and prosperous Australia through biosecurity, production and trade. We regulate in the public interest while continuing to safeguard and grow sustainable…
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The Statement of Strategic Intent outlines the high-level strategic goals of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry as we look towards and beyond 2030.The statement aligns with our corporate plan by building on a strong foundation of governance and accountability. We are delivery…
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Issue date 19 August 2002
This notice is to advise industry of the change in the requirements for issuing a certificate of condition (EX46) for grain, grain products, fresh fruit and vegetables.…
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18 July 2016
Purpose
This is an urgent reminder to Australian exporters to complete the web-based registration process if they are a foreign food facility exporting processed food, plant products including grains and horticultural products, food additives or food packages/containers/equipment to…
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This document lists organisations authorised to be ballast water survey authorities as described by the Biosecurity Act 2015.
Biosecurity (Ballast Water Survey Authority) Authorisation (No. 2) 2017
This authorisation was made by Daryl Quinlivan, Director of Biosecurity on 30 August 2017.
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Recent changesOn 28 May 2025, we updated the pre-export treatment and phytosanitary certification requirements for high-risk plant products and sea containers subject to khapra beetle target measures.Three key changes were implemented. For more information, refer to the:Import Industry Advice…
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Issued: 15 December 2023
Attention
Food importers and brokers acting on the behalf of food importers.
Purpose
To advise food importers that two forms to request exemption from inspection and testing under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS) are now available on the department’s…
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