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International Clean Seed Pathway Workshop

In response to the increase in the global movement of seeds for planting and associated phytosanitary regulation, the department held a workshop titled ‘The International Clean Seed Pathway’ on 7-8 June 2018 in Brisbane. The objectives of the workshop were: to provide a forum for seed producers…
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Review of the biosecurity import requirements for fresh date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera) from the Middle East and North Africa region – draft report

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is conducting a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh date fruit from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The draft report…
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Biosecurity risk treatment guide

​Publication details Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - September, 2022  Imported goods may be subject to targeted or random inspections by biosecurity officers who are trained to look for biosecurity risks on imported goods. This guide assists in instances where…
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Department-recognised animal welfare system

Publication details Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, March 2023. This document outlines the conditions under which the department formally recognises the voluntary Australian Livestock Processing Industry Animal Welfare Certification System (AAWCS). The role of AUS-MEAT in…
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Forest Industry Advisory Council (FIAC)

FIAC undertook the function of the Forest and Wood Products Council, which is required under section 11 of the Regional Forest Agreements Act 2002 (RFA Act), from 2014 until 2023. The Strategic Forest and Renewable Materials Partnership was established in 2023, and has assumed…
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Checklists for reviewing laboratory test reports for seeds for sowing

Publication detailsUse these checklists to help ensure overseas laboratory reports meet our requirements for restricted Cucurbitaceous seed, capsicum seed and tomato seed for sowing.DownloadReviewing laboratory test reports for restricted Cucurbitaceous seeds for sowing PDF (240 KB)Reviewing…
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37-2020 - BICON invoicing services, COLS, OPP and PEBS unavailable from 23:00 Thursday 12 March to 02:00 Friday 13 March 2020 (AEDT)

10 March 2020 Who does this notice affect? All clients attempting to submit permit applications in the Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned maintenance period. All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the…
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188-2019 - BICON invoicing services, COLS, OPP and PEBS unavailable from 23:30 Thursday 14 November to 00:15 Friday 15 November 2019 (AEDT)

13 November 2019 Who does this notice affect? All clients attempting to access invoices using the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned outage period. All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the…
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64-2020 - BICON invoicing services, COLS, OPP and PEBS unavailable from 23:00 Thursday 14 May to 02:30 Friday 15 May 2020 (AEST)

11 May 2020 Who does this notice affect? All clients attempting to access invoices using the Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned maintenance period. All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for…
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61-2020 - BICON invoicing services, COLS, OPP and PEBS unavailable from 23:00 Tuesday 28 April to 00:00 Wednesday 29 April 2020 (AEST).

28 April 2020 Who does this notice affect? All clients attempting to access invoices using the Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned maintenance period. All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for…
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