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Australia’s detector dog handlers work across airports, seaports and mail centres to help prevent harmful pests and diseases from entering the country. Their partnership with highly trained detector dogs is an important part of our biosecurity system. People are drawn to the Detector Dog…
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We inspect and test imported food under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS). The type and rate of tests applied depend on whether the food is a risk or surveillance food.What we reportThese reports list 'failing foods' under the Imported Food Control Act 1992. They show food imports that…
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3 July 2012Release of the Draft report for the review of import conditions for fresh potatoes for processing from New Zealand
Why has this review of import conditions for fresh potatoes for…
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Import conditions for fresh apples from New Zealand are now on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible.
A decision to import apples from New Zealand into Australia is a commercial decision between an importer in Australia and a supplier in New…
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Department of Primary Industries
Prepared by: Bill Washington
Phone: 03 9210 9450 Fax: 03 9210 9396
Email: bill.washington@dpi.vic.gov.au
DPI response to Biosecurity Australia’s…
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Proposed Export Control Rule Amendments 2022 (PDF - 210KB)
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Category: Legal Requirements
NSFS reference: 13
Issue date: July 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Review date: July 2024…
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Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries — including imported food stakeholders, customs brokers, freight forwarders, vessel masters, biosecurity industry participants and shipping agentsWhat has changed?The department has completed its comprehensive review of…
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Forestry measuresForestry Growth FundThe Australian Government has announced a $300 million Forestry Growth Fund to help grow the forestry industry and support delivery of the Timber Fibre Strategy.The fund supports:$150 million in concessional finance to modernise processing across the…
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Detector dog videoIn 2026, we continue celebrating the remarkable dogs and the dedicated people who protect Australia’s biosecurity. This month’s video highlights the work of our biosecurity detector dog handlers, who screen travellers, cargo, and mail across the country with their highly…
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For the week ending 15 December 2021, a surface trough resulted in storms and significant rainfall across parts of northern Australia. Low-pressure systems along the east coast also brought substantial rainfall, especially in…
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