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Biosecurity conditions apply to all commodities imported into Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Island under the Biosecurity Act 2015 and subordinate legislation.Prior to importing goods into the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT), please refer to the relevant subordinate legislation below to…
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In September 2007, the Hon. Mr Ian Callinan AC was appointed Commissioner to conduct an independent inquiry into the outbreak of equine influenza in Australia.The Report of the Equine Influenza Inquiry was released by The Hon. Tony Burke MP, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, on 12…
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Publication detailsThis list is referenced in sections 6 of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination). This list specifies countries that the Director of Biosecurity is satisfied are free from foot and mouth disease (FMD).The Biosecurity Import…
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8 January 2026Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?…
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23 February 2026Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?…
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We are building on past investment to find better solutions for land managers to control and reduce the impact of established non-native pest animals and weeds.The program is:working with States and Territories to deliver on-ground managementsupporting Indigenous Ranger Groups in Northern Australia…
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The Forests Australia website provides up-to-date information on Australia's forests including forest-related publications and maps, and links to forest management organisations and institutions.The website is hosted by ABARES in the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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The Australian Government welcomes the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee’s reports (interim and final) on the effect of market consolidation on the red meat processing sector (the Reports). The Australian Government thanks the Committee members for…
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OverviewProvides the required confidence that pest prevalence is acceptably low within the registered site, when the commodity is vulnerable to infestation.Examples of where an LPPS can be applied include in production or post-production systems where pest prevalence is already expected to be low…
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If you intend to bring cats and dogs into Norfolk Island from mainland Australia, you will need to comply with: Animal Importation – Norfolk Island Regional Council (nirc.gov.au)conditions set by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to manage biosecurity risks.Make sure you…
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