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We’ve strengthened import requirements for live plants (nursery stock) to…
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Biosecurity Detector dog Petal has sniffed out a live Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) in a passenger’s duffle bag at Brisbane International Airport.
Deputy Secretary of Biosecurity, Dr Chris Locke, said this is the second live detection of a BMSB by a detector dog since 2018 when the department…
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The Southern Ocean surrounds the continent of Antarctica and is clearly delimited by the Antarctic Convergence (or Polar Front), which is formed where cold Antarctic waters meet warmer waters to the…
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Laws you must followWe regulate the live animal export industry to ensure it meets:Australian export legislationthe Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL)importing country requirementsThe export of live animals from Australia is regulated by:Export Control Act 2020Export…
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DownloadList of Overseas Authorities for live cats and dogs (PDF 217 KB) List of Overseas Authorities for live cats and dogs (DOCX 168 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.
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31 August 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international cruise vessels in preparing for arrival in Australian territory and providing pre-arrival reporting.
What has changed?
Revised Live Plant Conveyance Log form
The…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, February 2016Live animal exports - Credit card form.DownloadDocumentPagesFile typeFile size
Live animal exports - Credit card form…
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DownloadList of permitted live freshwater ornamental fish (PDF 384 KB)List of permitted live freshwater ornamental fish (DOCX 264 MB)List of permitted live marine ornamental fish (PDF 431 KB)List of permitted live marine ornamental fish (DOCX 264 MB)If you have difficulty accessing these files,…
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5 April 2012
Purpose
To remind industry that prescribed goods must be free from live pests and contaminants before the goods are presented for export inspection.
Background
Overseas plant…
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We have prepared a draft report on the importation of live snails from approved countries.
Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:start by reviewing the evidence on pests and diseases of concernassess and analyse biosecurity…
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