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2021-19 - Grain and Seed Exports Program – Approval of empty bulk vessel inspections at Outer Harbour (Adelaide) and Port Lincoln protected anchorages

6 May 2021 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has approved two new protected anchorages for the inspection of empty bulk vessels for export. Summary of changes and key points The Guideline: Inspection of empty…
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Project 05: Sample Tracking and Reporting System enhancement

OverviewThis project redeveloped the CSIRO Sample Tracking and Reporting System (STARS) network. This aimed to enhance biosecurity and laboratory management system interoperability at both national and jurisdictional levels.The enhanced STARS network led to an improved national coordination of…
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38-2021: Reminder: Phase 1 of revised import conditions for apiaceous seeds for sowing commencing 30 March 2021

15 March 2021 Who does this notice affect? The purpose of this notification is to remind stakeholders of upcoming changes that will be introduced for the following restricted apiaceous seed species (and their synonyms) imported for sowing purposes: Anthriscus cerefolium (chervil) Apium…
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179-2019 - Commencement of 2019-20 Burnt Pine Longicorn (BPL) flight season measures for vessels

6 November 2019 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to relevant international vessel masters and shipping agents. What has changed? The Department of Agriculture (the department) will commence its annual heightened surveillance regime for managing the risks posed by Burnt…
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99-2017 – Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Risk Season 2017-18 – Extension of treatment window for some break bulk cargo ex-Italy

27 October 2017Who 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…
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Invasive Plants and Animals Committee meeting 5

​18 March 2016 The Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC) met on 18 March 2016 by teleconference. Key issues discussed by the committee are summarised below.Australian Weeds Strategy/Australian…
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2016-59 - Horticulture Exports Program – Export applications for mainland Australian apple and pear growers and packhouses in 2017

25 October 2016PurposeTo advise mainland Australian apple and pear entities that applications for exports to Thailand for the 2017 season have opened.BackgroundCountries with protocol markets have specific…
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Commencement of an import risk analysis for unshu mandarin fruit from Japan

​19 March 2008BIOSECURITY AUSTRALIA ADVICE 2008/08 COMMENCEMENT OF AN IMPORT RISK ANALYSIS FOR UNSHU MANDARIN FRUIT FROM JAPAN This Biosecurity Australia Advice announces the formal commencement of an…
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Commencement of an import risk analysis for paprika from the Republic of Korea

​18 March 2008 BIOSECURITY AUSTRALIA ADVICE 2008/07 COMMENCEMENT OF AN IMPORT RISK ANALYSIS FOR PAPRIKA FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA This Biosecurity Australia Advice announces the formal commencement of an Import Risk Analysis (IRA) under the regulated IRA process to consider the proposal to…
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Enhancing food control systems in the South West Pacific

(Seated, left to right) Scott Mersch, Director, Codex Australia, Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; Dr Andrew Tukana, Permanent Secretary, Fiji Department of Agriculture and Waterways (and Codex Regional Coordinator); and Mary…
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