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PurposeTo advise exporters that India now permits the import of Australian blueberries (Vaccinium spp.).Background After negotiations between the Australian and Indian governments, market access for…
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DetailsThe Regulatory Practice Statement outlines how we approach our regulatory responsibilities.The work we do plays a critical role in managing and enhancing Australia’s agriculture, unique environment, heritage and water resources.The statement outlines:our regulatory responsibilitieswhat…
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Date of issue: 31 October 2018
Who does this notice affect?
All exporters and agents who engage with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) for electronic and manual assessments of export documentation.
Background
The department is undertaking initiatives to…
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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, March 2020
The Australian Ballast Water Management Requirements provide guidance on how vessel operators should manage ballast water when operating within Australian seas in order to comply with the Biosecurity Act…
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Date of Issue: 13 June 2013
Date of Effect: Immediate
Affected Markets: European Union countries
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) advises that due to recent changes to…
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OverviewThis project developed robust whole genome sequencing procedures for the early detection and characterisation of lumpy skin disease and African horse sickness viruses. The goal is to reduce the consequences of their outbreaks in Australia.The genomic sequencing probes and procedures are now…
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Episode: August 2025Presenter:Bill Crowe - Senior Principal Entomologist, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.Summary: Bill discusses the increase in the volume of samples of significant exotic plant pests being intercepted in imported goods and conveyances in the last few years.…
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OverviewThis project aims to evaluate the suitability of 3 antibody detection enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) for lumpy skin disease (LSD) surveillance and proof-of-freedom testing, in cattle and buffalo in Australia.The ELISAs will be made available for use by Australian laboratories…
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OverviewThis project aims to establish standardised workflows for using HTS in infectious agent discovery. It will support relevant national diagnostic HTS operating guidelines and improve overall quality assurance. This allows for high confidence when interpreting HTS results.Project Lead:…
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23 October 2025This Biosecurity Advice Notice advises stakeholders that the department will be hosting a workshop for interested stakeholders.This workshop follows the release of the final report for the import risk review for the Importation of live garden snails (Cornu aspersum) for heliciculture…
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