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16 August 2019 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity…
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17 October 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders involved in the biosecurity clearance of sea freight containers imported into Australia that are unpacked at rural locations. This includes:customs brokersimportersclass 14.4 - Rural tailgate inspection approved arrangement (AA) holders.What…
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Our department has around 4,000 employees. We are committed to protecting the health of plants and animals in our region and improving trade and the biosecurity systems between Pacific Island countries and Australia.
To help you get a better idea of how we work we invite you to take a peek inside…
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21 November 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All importers, accredited persons and customs brokers who lodge green coffee beans under tariff 0901.1 to the department for biosecurity assessment.
What has changed?
Effective 21st November 2022, green coffee beans imported under tariff 0901.1 will…
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28 February 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All clients and industry stakeholders involved in imports may be affected by the current weather event across Queensland.
What has changed?
Several weather warnings have been issued across Queensland and New South Wales.
Many parts of Queensland…
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Industry Advice Notice (IAN) 2011/51 of 23 September 2011 explained the rationale for proposed fees and charges for grain, seeds, nuts, fodder and timber exports underpinning the new service…
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Authors: Drs Jay Gomboso and Donkor Addai
Overview
Growing global concerns over the rise in antimicrobial resistance in both humans and animals has led to some countries responding by tightening regulations on the use of antimicrobials for growth promotion, disease prevention purposes and…
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The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) is contributing to Australia’s negotiating position on the development of a global treaty on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. OCVO is advocating strongly to include One Health as a foundational and guiding principle of the treaty,…
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3 May 2023
We invite you to comment on the draft review by Monday 3 July 2023.
The draft report is available for review and comment on our Have Your Say website.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has conducted a policy review of the Australian import conditions for whole…
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Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry
AWTG 04-23 noted an update from all jurisdictions following endorsement of the poultry standards by all agriculture ministers. Implementation of the standards and guidelines including timeframes will take place at the state and…
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