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Holiday season can mean adventures overseas for some of us – but what you bring back matters. Exploring new destinations is exciting, however it’s important to remember that what you bring back home can pose serious risks to our agriculture, environment and way of life.From 30 November 2025…
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If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.See more on reporting suspected bird fluWe are…
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19 November 2018Who does this notice affect? All clients making payments through the Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS), Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) or the Online Payment Portal (OPP).…
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30 April 2024Who does this notice affect?All clients making payments to the department via the systems below:Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS)Maritime Arrival Reporting System (MARS)Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS)Plant Export Management System (PEMS)InformationBetween 03:30 and 12:45 on…
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16 October 2025Who does this notice affect?Biosecurity Industry Participants (BIPs) who submit Temporary importation lodgements under the Carnet or Customs security pathways.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has made changes to the Biosecurity Import Conditions…
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22 September 2025Who does this notice affect?All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned maintenance period (e.g. clients required to use the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS).All…
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The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) is an intergovernmental organisation mandated to sustainably manage highly migratory (tuna and tuna-like) fisheries resources in the Indian Ocean. The objective of the IOTC is to promote cooperation amongst contracting members to ensure through appropriate…
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Date of issue: 14 February 2025Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA 2025-04Related MAAs: 2024-08, 2024-10, 2024-12, 2024-13, 2024-15, 2024-16, 2024-18, 2024-20, 2024-22, 2024-25, 2024-26, MAA 2024-29, MAA 2024-30, MAA 2024-32, MAA 2024-35, MAA 2024-40, 2024-47, 2025-03AttentionEgg…
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Tasmania’s east coast is one of the country’s most spectacular regions, but it is also an area prone to drought and unpredictable weather patterns.
East coast local and regenerative grazing trial project lead, Jason Whitehead is paving the way to…
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The environmental biosecurity webinars are a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration.Whether you work in government, research or conservation, join us to explore a wide variety of environmental biosecurity topics, including:pest and weed managementbiosecurity…
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