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The ABARES Insights series provides an evidence-based context for discussion of industry issues and complement our current analytical reports, forecasts, and statistical series.An ABARES Insights paper will complement our deeper and more technical research reports, which are generally aimed at a…
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Cost Recovery Implementation Statements consultationA public consultation period for draft Cost Recovery Implementation Statements (CRIS) for the 2026-27 financial year is now open. The submission timeframe has now been extended by 2 weeks until 5pm AEDT Friday 20 March.The CRIS and explanatory…
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OverviewThe Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS) is used at the Australian border. CBIS is a type of continuous sampling plan (CSP). It uses a risk-based intervention approach to manage imports while reducing regulatory costs. Importers who consistently meet biosecurity requirements can…
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This webpage has recently been updated. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at: plantstakeholders@aff.gov.au. We are conducting an assessment of alternative measures for the importation of fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines for human consumption.This is in response…
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If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.See more on reporting suspected bird fluYou can…
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26 February 2026Who does this notice affect?All international non-scheduled flights arriving in Australian territory.What has changed?Amended reporting obligations outlined in the Biosecurity Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2025 (Amendments) take effect from 27 February 2026.…
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The Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme (AFAS) is a bilateral arrangement between the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) and participating overseas government agencies. AFAS manages the high biosecurity risk posed by ineffective methyl bromide (MB)…
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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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Certain food imported into Australia must be covered by a recognised food safety management certificate. Imported food that require this type of certificate is listed in the Imported Food Control Order 2019.See a current list of food requiring this certificate.The certificate is evidence that a…
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We are conducting a pest risk analysis (PRA) for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). We are delivering this PRA in 2 parts. Part 1 focuses on the plant product pathway, while Part 2 will focus on the sea container pathway (to be released separately).Public consultation on the draft report for…
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