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Imported plant research material can introduce foreign plant pests and diseases that could be harmful to Australia’s environment, agriculture and economy. To protect against this risk, strict biosecurity measures are in place for importing live plants, including research material. An import…
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The Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021 (plant rules) set the specific requirements for the export of plants and plant products. The plant rules will be reviewed annually and where needed, amended. Details of the changes will be captured on this webpage.
On 1 January 2022 and 1…
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The Department is in the process of reforming the non-prescribed goods (NPG) export sector.These reforms include the drafting of a new export control rule, improvement of IT systems and uplift of data capture and assurance processes that the Department will undertake on behalf of the…
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Egg exporters in Australia must meet requirements set by Australian export laws and by the importing country.
New exporters — read our step-by-step guide to exporting eggs and egg products.
Types of goods
You need to understand how your product is defined by law, as export requirements…
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66-2018 - BICON System Maintenance from 6:30am Saturday 30 June to 01:00am Sunday 1 July 2018 (AEST)
25 June 2018Who does this notice affect?All clients who will be required to use the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned…
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Date of effect: 13/12/2015The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) has been advised by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and the Environment (DPIPWE), Tasmania…
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Production in Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors remains on track to be the third highest on record in 2024-25, supported by an improved seasonal outlook. The gross value of agriculture, fisheries and forestry is expected to increase by 2%, from $87.6 billion in 2023–24 to…
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30 April 2024Who does this notice affect?All customs brokers, importers, self-reporting importers, freight forwarders of goods AUD $1,000 or less in value.What has changed?On 2 April 2024 the department released Import industry advice notice 58-2024 notifying stakeholders of the intended…
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6 November 2014This Biosecurity Advice informs stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture has finalised a review of gamma irradiation as a treatment to address pathogens of animal biosecurity concern. The Department of Agriculture (the department) has finalised the review of gamma…
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The Australian Landcare Council was the Australian Government’s key advisory body on Landcare and natural resource management until its repeal on 5 May 2016. The National Landcare Advisory Committee (NLAC) is now responsible for the functions of the former Australian Landcare Council and…
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