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Development of the Weed Risk Assessment (WRA) system

The WRA system was developed after a review of Australia’s biosecurity systems which identified the need to screen plants for weed potential before importation.Nairn Quarantine ReviewBefore 1996, plants…

04 November 2019 - Last modified

2012-12 - Further Guidance on ESCAS Requirements for Initial and Performance Audit Reports - Sheep and Goats

27 July 2012 Species Sheep and Goats Country All countries where an ESCAS is required Relevant to Live animal exporters LiveCorp, ALEC, MLA Purpose Over the past few months DAFF has received and assessed a number of independent performance audit reports (IPARs). Based on our experience…

22 October 2022 - Last modified

Importing livestock and equine reproductive material

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the importation of reproductive materials into Australia. The department’s role is to protect Australia’s animal populations from diseases and pests that could inadvertently be introduced.To import reproductive materials from livestock…

23 June 2025 - Last modified

professor shergold - third report

Report To The Minister For Agriculture, Fisheries And Forestry, The Hon. Tony Burke MP, On The Implementation Of The Callinan Inquiry (No. 3, September 2009) Background I am pleased to provide you…

04 November 2019 - Last modified

2020-07 - Horticulture Exports Program – In-transit cold treatment certification requirements for 2020 Japan table grapes exports

27 February 2020 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of the in-transit cold treatment (ITCT) certification requirements for the export of table grapes to Japan in 2020. Summary of changes and key points ITCT must start in Australia and finish prior to arrival in…

28 February 2020 - Last modified

35-2017 - Update on temporary suspension of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn products

5 April 2017 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers of (certain/specific) uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers. What has changed? The Director of Biosecurity has varied the Biosecurity (Suspended…

29 September 2020 - Last modified

Biosecurity Advice 2013/16 - Release of the final non-regulated analysis of existing policy for Californian table grapes to Western Australia

18 July 2013 This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final non-regulated analysis of existing policy for Californian tables grapes to Western Australia. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) recommends that the importation of fresh table…

22 April 2021 - Last modified