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31 October 2019
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers (and their customs brokers) of Brassica rapa, Raphanus sativus and Eruca vesicaria seed for sowing from all countries.
What will change and when?
As a result of a review of import conditions for Brassicaceous…
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Department of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia (PIRSA) has received a 2022 Australian Biosecurity Award in the Government category for their role in the Kangaroo Island (KI) Feral Pig Eradication Program.
The program…
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12 January 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry stakeholders and manufacturers on the process to meet India’s requirements for infant food manufacturers exporting to India to be registered with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) (refer MAA2023-02…
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The National Biosecurity Committee met on 28 and 29 September 2022 in Hobart, Tasmania. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr Chris Locke (Deputy Secretary, Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) and Mr Malcolm Letts (Chief Biosecurity Officer, Biosecurity Queensland).…
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Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) has been detected in piggeries in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.
Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp said JEV had been confirmed by laboratory diagnosis at one piggery in Victoria’s north, six piggeries in NSW, and in one piggery in…
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25 July 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, master’s, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels, including cruise vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
The Maritime Arrivals Reporting System (MARS)…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call the
Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888
(free call within Australia)
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious virus disease of livestock. It is one of the most serious livestock diseases.…
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In response to the current escalation of HPAI outbreaks globally (in particular, the situation in the United States), I would like to assure Australians that the risk of AI viruses entering Australia from other countries is low.
Australia has a world-class biosecurity system and there are strong…
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Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni 'Qfly') and Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata 'Medfly') are among the world’s worst horticultural pests, affecting a wide range of plants throughout Australia.
The Australian Government through the Department of Agriculture, Water and the…
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15 November 2022Who does this notice affect?Customs brokers and importers of consignments over $1000 imported as sea cargo.What has changed?Australia’s biosecurity system is becoming more complex and like industry and the rest of the world, the department is continuing to respond to changing global…
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