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The Biosecurity Act 2015 (the Biosecurity Act) explains how we manage biosecurity threats to plant, animal and human health in Australia and its external territories.
We manage biosecurity to ensure a very low level of risk. This draws a balance between protecting Australia from pests and…
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16 January 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What is changing?Following our previous notification on 2 January 2025 (IIAN 01-2025), the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the…
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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, October 2021
This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).
Data set - Importing Food Inspection Scheme - monthly failing food reports
Risk food tests
We target and monitor…
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14 April 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All Customs Brokers, Importers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, and food importers who have premises that departmental officers may attend (for inspections, surveillance, or other purposes).
What has changed?
The department continues to experience…
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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…
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Date of issue: 31 October 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2020-17
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central and Regional offices…
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28 February 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide clarity to industry on the methyl bromide fumigation requirements for horticulture exports.
Summary of changes and key points
Fumigation dose rate compensation is not allowed for horticulture exports unless specified by…
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8 November 2019
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise table grape exporters of changes to the New Zealand pre-clearance program for this coming season.
Summary of changes and key points
The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) offers voluntary pre-clearance for…
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This Biosecurity Advice announces the formal commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements to consider a proposal to import fresh dragon fruit from Vietnam into Australia. The…
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23 March 2018
This Biosecurity Advice announces the commencement of the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh avocados from Chile.
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) aims to release a draft report for public consultation before the end of…
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