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How do I know if a species has already been assessed?
Species which have been assessed for importation into Australia are listed as either permitted or not permitted entry on the department's Biosecurity import conditions (BICON) system.
Importers should check BICON prior to…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, January 2019DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeBiosecurity Fact Sheet: Group pest risk analysis for mealybugs PDF 2474 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online versionKey pointsOn 31 January 2019, the…
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24 March 2025DownloadNotice to Industry 10 - Cleaning contractors – biosecurity requirements (PDF 212 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online version[expand all]OutcomeTo inform cleaning contractors of the biosecurity requirements and their…
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Farm advisors need local climate projections to help farmers better plan for future climate variability.In response, the Future Drought Fund is investing in the Climate Services for Agriculture (CSA) program developed by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and CSIRO to provide users with better climate…
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23 February 2026Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?…
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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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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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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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