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Import conditions for fresh taro from all countries are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible.
A decision to import fresh taros into Australia is a commercial decision between an importer in Australia and a supplier in the…
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Commemorating 30 years of the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy – Biosecurity in Northern Australia
The Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy (NAQS) was established in 1989 to provide an early warning system for exotic pest, weed and disease detections across northern Australia and to help…
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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without…
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Australia is celebrating World Wildlife Day on March 3 by highlighting a climate change impact guidance tool for wildlife, being developed through the One Health Surveillance Initiative, to assist decision makers in anticipating the role climate change may play in the health and disease in wildlife…
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More can be achieved together than by going it alone. This principle underpins the Animal Health Quads Alliance (Quads Alliance) – which brings together Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. Collaboration amongst these likeminded countries works to support…
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OverviewRemoving contaminants of biosecurity concern from the commodity or carrier.Examples include removing extraneous plant material and soil from a commodity, or requiring that a sea container be free of any contamination.Evaluating the efficacy of this measure requires demonstrating that the…
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OverviewExposure to the pest is reduced by ensuring that the commodity is geographically isolated from the pest.Examples include requirements that a Pest Free Production Site be located a minimum distance from any other site producing the same commodity, and that processing or storage facilities (e…
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Australia has a strong relationship with countries in the Pacific region. Events such as the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF) are an opportunity for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) to further grow the relationship with our Pacific neighbours.In May, the…
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12 October 2022
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the formal commencement of the Pest Risk Analysis for Fresh Cut Flowers and Foliage Imports – Part 3. The department expects to release the draft report for public consultation in mid-2023.
Fresh cut flowers and foliage have been…
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Date of issue: 17 November 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Attention
Industries - Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices
Purpose
To advise…
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