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Cruise vessels

The department considers cruise vessels to be a high biosecurity risk due to a number of factors, including:the large number of crew and passengers on board increases the risk of spreading human diseases of biosecurity concernpassengers disembarking with souvenirs from overseas countries which may…
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Environment and Heritage

​​The environment and heritage projects for the South-East Queensland Comprehensive Regional Assessment provide more and better information than ever before about the biodiversity, old-growth and…
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2018-38 - Horticulture Exports Program – Prohibition of CGMMV host fruit to New Zealand

​​​​​​​16 August 2018PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that exports of Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) host commodities to New Zealand are…
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Environmental biosecurity

Australia's natural assets including clean air, soil and water underpin our agricultural productivity. They also support the way of life we enjoy, including our love for the outdoors , healthy food production and a prosperous economy.Environmental biosecurity protects these natural assets from…
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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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2021-19 - Grain and Seed Exports Program – Approval of empty bulk vessel inspections at Outer Harbour (Adelaide) and Port Lincoln protected anchorages

6 May 2021 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has approved two new protected anchorages for the inspection of empty bulk vessels for export. Summary of changes and key points The Guideline: Inspection of empty…
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04-2018 – Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Risk Season 2017-18 Mandatory treatment for containerised goods from Italy

​​​​16 January 2018 Who does this notice affect? Clients in the import and shipping industries—including importers and customs brokers—associated with importing containerised goods from Italy during the…
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Legislation reviews and consultation

Australia has recently reformed its illegal logging laws. The reformed Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 (Act) and Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules 2024 (Rules) are now in effect.Please visit our illegal logging page for information on the changes and links to guidance material.DownloadIllegal…
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Announcement information paper – commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for the importation of fresh strawberry fruit from Japan

​​​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, November 2017Download​DocumentPagesFile size Announcement information paper – commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for…
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2023-45 Horticulture – Applications for the export of table grapes to protocol markets including New Zealand

01 August 2023PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses, and the registration of treatment facilities, to export table grapes to protocol markets including New Zealand for the 2023–24 season.Summary/…
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