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23-2018 - Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Risk Season 2017-18 Mandatory treatment for goods shipped via sea cargo from Italy

8 March 2018Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to clients in the import and shipping industries, including importers and customs brokers, associated with the importation of Italian…

04 November 2019 - Last modified

Treatments for timber and timber products

Exotic pests of timber include termites and insect borers such as beetles and wasps. These pests can arrive in timber and timber products as eggs or larvae. These pests may go unnoticed until frass (a sawdust-like substance produced by feeding wood boring insects) and holes appear or chewing sounds…

23 January 2024 - Last modified

National Soil RD&E Strategy

For the first time Australia has a national, coordinated and forward thinking approach to managing our soil. The National Soil Research, Development and Extension Strategy - 'Securing Australia’s soil for profitable industries and healthy landscapes' (soil RD&E strategy) will ensure soils…

22 April 2021 - Last modified

Current accredited veterinarians

If you are an Accredited Veterinarian (AAV), you must keep up to date of any changes to your requirements as an AAV. You must maintain your veterinary registration in the state or territory you work in.Renew or vary your accreditationAccreditation is valid for up to 5 years from the date of notice.…

01 December 2025 - Last modified

Sending or ordering goods online from outside Australia

We assess all mail articles arriving at Australia’s international mail centres. Our biosecurity officers and detector dogs look for risk goods such as food, plant material (including seeds, cacti and succulents) and animal products (including meat and pet food).You must comply with Australian…

12 August 2024 - Last modified

Phase out of live sheep exports by sea: Australian Government response to the independent panel report

May 2024DownloadPhase out of live sheep exports by sea: Australian Government response to the independent panel report (PDF 1.3 MB) Phase out of live sheep exports by sea: Australian Government response to the independent panel report (DOCX 3.1 MB)The Australian Government committed to phase…

07 February 2025 - Last modified

194-2018 - Management of non-compliant and untreated break bulk goods during the 2018-19 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) risk season

24 December 2018Who does this notice affect?Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers, customs brokers, vessel operators, shipping lines, stevedores, wharf…