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67-2019 - Update: Service Disruption - COLS as of 15:10 Tuesday 14 May 2019 (AEST)

14 May 2019Who does this notice affect?All clients required to use the department’s Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS).Information Some users are experiencing difficulties uploading documents into the…
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92-2019 - Scheduled maintenance of department’s website: 20:00 to 22:00 Friday 21 June and 02:30 to 07:30 Saturday 22 June 2019 (AEST)

17 June 2019Who does this notice affect? All clients accessing the Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system, Post Entry Biosecurity System (PEBS) and Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) via the…
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Papaya from Fiji

​​Import conditions for papaya from Fiji are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible. A decision to import papaya from Fiji into…
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Group pest risk analysis for mealybugs

Final group pest risk analysis for mealybugs and the viruses they transmit on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage imports​​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, January 2019 The…
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Abalone

Paralytic Shellfish Toxin (PST) is a shellfish neurotoxin that occurs in shellfish following a hazardous algal bloom event of specific phytoplankton/algae. Australia has set a regulatory level of 0.8mg/kg for bivalve molluscs (i.e. oysters, mussels etc). The Department of Agriculture and Water…
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What Asia Wants: Long-term agrifood demand in Asia - 2023 Revision

Authors: Ahmed Hafi, Jordan Parker, James Fell, Andrew Duver and Donkor Addai Overview In 2050, Asia is projected to have 5.3 billion consumers, representing 55% of the world’s population. This presents opportunities for Australian agricultural exporters through the benefits of a large…
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Veterinary medicine use in aquaculture

Australia’s aquatic animal industries need timely access to safe, appropriate, and effective veterinary chemical products, including medicines, vaccines and antimicrobials. These veterinary medicines are used to prevent or alleviate animal diseases. They are an important tool for managing aquatic…
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National Standard Advisory Committee

 National Standard Advisory CommitteeThe National Standard Advisory Committee (NSAC) is the principal technical committee for the department's National Standard for Organic and Bio-dynamic Produce (the National Standard). The NSAC is a technical committee of individuals, acting independently…
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2023-34: Horticulture – Changes to access crop monitor training for protocol markets

28 June 2023 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of changes for accessing crop monitor training modules for protocol markets, as well as updates to training content. Summary of changes and key points Online crop monitor training which was previously hosted by Tocal…
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2012-23 - Plant Export Operations - Live pests and contaminants (Reissue)

​29 May 2012 Purpose To remind industry again of IAN 2012/19 that prescribed goods must be free from live pests and contaminants before the goods are presented for export inspection. Background Overseas plant protection organisations have recently advised DAFF Biosecurity of unacceptable levels…
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