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The Australian Fishing Zone (AFZ) was first declared in 1979. It covers Commonwealth waters—generally from 3 nautical miles to 200 nautical miles from the Australian coast. The AFZ is established through the Fisheries Management Act 1991. It relates only to the use or protection of…
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Imported bulk grain poses a high biosecurity risk. It can provide a direct pathway for exotic plant and animal pests and diseases that can…
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Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer (ACPPO), Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith, is the primary representative of, and an advisor to, the Australian Government on all matters relating to Australia’s plant health status and its supporting systems.
As head of…
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16 October 2019
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise Authorised Officers (AOs) that video tutorials demonstrating how to use the Plant Export Management System (PEMS) to complete inspection and calibration records are now available.
Summary of changes and key points
A suite…
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20 October 2023
Attention
Importers of bivalve molluscs and bivalve mollusc products, and brokers acting on their behalf. Competent authorities in countries that export bivalve molluscs and bivalve mollusc products to Australia.
Purpose
To provide notice of changes to the webpage for bivalves…
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6 May 2024Who does this notice affect?External Territories – Travellers and Residents from Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Island travelling to Australia.What has changed?The 2017 factsheet titled Bringing seafood into Australia from Christmas Island or Cocos (Keeling) Islands, or between the…
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12 May 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify stakeholders that calibration certificates will now be issued exclusively through the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS).
Summary of changes and key points
Calibration certificates will now be issued electronically through…
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30 August 2019Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the phytosanitary conditions for certain fruit exports to the European Union (EU) will change from 1 September 2019.Summary of…
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Christmas is fast approaching, and our biosecurity officers are getting ready for an increase of passengers flying in and out of our airports.
While the holidays are a great time for all, our officers will be working hard to keep Australia safe from pests and diseases that can do harm to our…
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Response to the Australian Marine Conservation Society and the Humane Society International - 1 April 2021
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