Search Results

The ants go marching three by three, thanks to the work of Biosecurity

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has successfully eradicated an exotic ant which arrived at the Port of Brisbane and could have posed a serious biosecurity risk if they continued to spread. Deputy Secretary of Biosecurity, Dr Chris Locke, said this successful eradication went…
- Last modified

Giant African snail

​The giant African snail is one of the world’s largest and most damaging land snails. Native to Eastern Africa, it has quickly spread around the world and is now established in most tropical countries. Australia is free from the giant African snail and we want to keep it that way. Note: images…
- Last modified

55-2016 - Illegal Logging Compliance Advice Notices 2/2016 has now been published

17 June 2016Who does this notice affect?The illegal logging laws affect businesses that import regulated timber and timber products of specific Customs tariff codes within Chapters 44 (wood and wood…
- Last modified

2017-23 - Business System Program – Changes to eligibility criteria of small horticulture product registered establishment

14 June 2017PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the horticultural industry of the expansion to the criteria to be eligible as a small horticulture product registered…
- Last modified

220-2024: *Update* Scheduled Outage: Saturday 19 October to Sunday 20 October 2024 – BICON, DAFF messaging, EVE, SeaPest

16 October 2024Who does this notice affect?All clients required to use the following systems during this planned outage:Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON)External Verification for eCertificates (EVE)Seasonal Pests (SeaPest)All clients submitting the below declarations during this planned…
- Last modified

183-2019 - Changes to the clearance of fresh lemons and limes imported from the United States

8 November 2019Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of fresh lemons and limes being imported from the United States of America.What has changed?From 12 November 2019, the department is transitioning fresh lemons and limes imported from the United States from the Compliance-Based…
- Last modified

223-2019 - Amendment to Industry Advice Notice 221-2019 Changes to AIMS directions issued under the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme

20 December 2019Who does this notice affect?Importers and customs brokers who import goods eligible for the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme, and Biosecurity Officers who process AIMS entries that contain one or more lines of goods eligible for the CBIS.See full list of goods eligible for the…
- Last modified

114-2020 – The department is decommissioning a number of AQIS Commodity Codes (ACC) to align with the cessation of the offshore pre-shipment inspection program

13 July 2020Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of:Fresh avocados from New ZealandFresh blueberries from New ZealandFresh capsicums and peppers from New ZealandFresh stone fruit and cherries from New Zealand and the United States of AmericaFresh oranges from the United States of…
- Last modified

Australian Harmonized Export Commodity Classification (AHECC) codes

​​This page provides information on Australian Harmonized Export Commodity Classification (AHECC) codes, which you may need when applying for a JAEPA quota certificate. Any codes bolded are still…
- Last modified

Guidelines - Science and Innovation Awards

Publication details Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (published as the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment), August 2020 Downloads Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 2021-2024: Grant Opportunity Guidelines (…
- Last modified