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We undertake a risk analysis to assess the biosecurity risk associated with importing plants and plant products. We also identify ways to manage risks to an acceptable level.
The standards we use are set by the International Plant Protection Convention.
Step 1 Identify and categorise potential…
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The department has rigorous and highly effective import declaration, inspection and import treatment requirements in place to reduce the risk of harmful pests and diseases getting into and establishing in Australia.Despite this, a small percentage of imported items may still contain a hitchhiking…
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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to building drought resilience. It affects regional landscapes, communities and economies in different ways.That’s why the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund is working with state and territory governments to support regions to develop drought…
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17 February 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of pork products.
Issue
An alert has been issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) about heightened African swine fever (ASF) risk in our region.
The emergence and subsequent spread of ASF in the region continues to pose a…
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24 March 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise of options for the payment of the $750 plant exports authorised officer annual levy issued in 2019.
Summary of changes and key points
Payment of outstanding invoices for the $750 annual plant export authorised office levy…
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21 September 2018
This Biosecurity Advice announces the formal commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh Capsicum spp. fruit (capsicums, chillies and peppers) from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu (Pacific Island countries).
The…
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From: Gavin Lang [gavincjl@bigpond.net.auj
Sent: Sunday, 3 July 20118:14 PM
To: BA - Plant Biosecurity Contact
Subject: NZ Apple Import Conditions
To All Concerned
I wish to strongly protest at the lack of conditions in the draft recommendations for the import of Apples from New Zealand.…
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The following list contains links to submissions received in response to the 'Release of the draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for ginger from Fiji '.
Stakeholder
Australian Ginger Industry Association [3.1 MB]
Biosecurity Fiji - cover letter [200 KB]…
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25 March 2019We invite you to comment on the draft review by 24 May 2019.The draft review is available on the department website. You can now submit comments at Have Your Say.We initiated this review…
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25 October 2023
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the formal commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh guava fruit for human consumption from Taiwan.
We expect to release the draft report for public consultation in the second half of 2024.
The…
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