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Aircraft arriving at first points of entry and non-first points of entry

All international aircraft arriving in Australian territory must land at a landing place that has been determined a first point of entry (FPOE) under section 223 of the Biosecurity Act 2015, unless we grant permission to land at a non-first point of entry (under subsection 239(2) of the Act). This…
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Status of Australia’s Forest Genetic Resources 2021

Publication date: 16 November 2021 Forest genetic resources underpin the diversity of Australia’s forests and forest species as well as their productive capacity. Continual improvement in the understanding of Australia’s forest genetic resources allows better conservation management of forests and…
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Upscaling the Australian softwood sawmill industry

Feasibility and implications for future plantation investment Authors: Linden Whittle and Rhys Downham [expand all] Summary The volume of global trade in wood products continues to grow, putting increased pressure on the Australian softwood sawmilling industry to remain internationally…
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Australian plantation area and log availability — National plantation inventory regions and Regional forestry hubs

National Plantation Inventory region and Regional Forestry Hub plantation area and log availability visualisation This data visualisation presents plantation area and log availability for each of the 15 National plantation inventory (NPI) regions and 11 Regional forestry hubs. The data in this…
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List of Goods That May Carry Hitchhiker Pests

Section 57 of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination) specifies a class of goods that must not be brought or imported into Australian territory unless the condition specified in section 56 is complied with.The class of goods specified in section…
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Data to decisions: Empowering Tasmanian farmers

In the face of a changing climate, many farmers are looking to fill knowledge gaps that will help them adapt to future challenges and build the resilience of their farms, businesses and communities.James Bresnehan, mixed farmer and President of the Coal River Products Association (CRPA), a grower…
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Step-by-step guide to exporting eggs and egg products

Follow these steps to export eggs and egg products. This guide will help you comply with Australian export laws and meet importing country requirements.Fees and charges apply to some steps.Step 1: Check how your goods are definedYou need to understand how your product is defined by law, as export…
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Training and accreditation for approved arrangements

For approval of a proposed approved arrangement with the department, you may need to meet specific training and accreditation requirements.You will also be required to keep your training current to maintain your approved status.Approved arrangement accreditationIt is a requirement in most approved…
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Step-by-step guide to exporting fish and fish products

​​​​Follow these steps to export fish and fish products. This guide will help you comply with Austra​lian export laws and meet importing country requirements.Fees and charges apply to some steps.Note: If you are exporting live fish not intended for human consumption, refer to requirements for live…
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Stink bugs

PLANT PEST Brown marmorated stink bug. Ken Walker, PaDIL. Yellow-spotted stink bug Stink bugsExotic to AustraliaFeatures: These stink bugs hitchhike to new areas on or in imported goods or within packing spaces and if established would eat crops and ornamental plants; become a nuisance in…
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