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In 2016, the Australian Government began investigating the use of carp virus to control carp numbers in Australia. The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) led work.The FRDC undertook extensive consultation, detailed investigations and targeted research. Eleven research…
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The National Fisheries Plan provides a shared vision to grow Australia’s fishing and seafood sectors in a sustainable way. It does this by outlining initiatives and targets to be achieved by 2030 across 9 priority areas.We created the Plan with state and territory governments and the seafood…
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We are open and transparent in what we do.We release information:by Senate orderby agreement of department Secretariesunder direction of the Australian Public Service CommissionWe also publish information to comply with Australian law. See an overview of what we publish.Australian Public Service (…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and ForestryDownloadWork health and safety commitment statement (PDF 2.0 MB)If you have difficulty accessing this file, visit web accessibility for assistance.Working collaboratively to prevent harmThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is…
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The National Management Group (NMG) agreed at its meeting on 29 May 2025 that it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) from Australia. This decision is based on the technical considerations of the Consultative Committee on Emergency Plant Pests (…
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Non-commercial vessels arriving in Australian territorial seas must submit a pre-arrival report (PAR), which includes questions on biofouling management. The PAR responses help us manage biosecurity risks associated with biofouling on non-commercial vessels. Biosecurity officers…
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Date of issue: 10 June 2025Date of effect: ImmediateRelated MAAs: MAA 2025-03AttentionIndustry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Export establishmentsExportersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Central and Regional offices…
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Applications open nowApplications for innovators with research or IP to increase drought resilience in Australian agriculture are now open for the 4th and final cohort of the Drought Venture Studio until 27 July 2025.Via this 12-week program, successful innovators will be equipped with resources,…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for managing the pest and disease risks associated with goods, containers, aircraft and ships arriving in Australia. The department also regulates food imports for safety and compliance with Australia’s food standards.Before you…
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Before you importBefore you import goods to Australia, it is important that you understand your responsibilities as an importer and the biosecurity import conditions that may apply to your goods. Complying with these requirements can reduce costly delays and help keep biosecurity risks offshore…
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