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2 March 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?Following…
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Every six months, the minister must table in Parliament a report from the department that includes livestock mortalities on every sea voyage. The report is compiled from information provided to the department by the ships' masters, as required by the Marine Orders Part 43 under subsection 425(1AA)…
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We completed a review of the Harvest Strategy Policy and the Bycatch Policy in 2026.The Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy (Harvest Strategy Policy) and associated implementation guidelines aim to ensure key commercial fish species are managed for long–term biological sustainability and…
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We completed a review of the Harvest Strategy Policy and Bycatch Policy in 2026.The Commonwealth Fisheries Bycatch Policy (Bycatch Policy) provides a framework for managing fishing-related impacts to bycatch species in Commonwealth fisheries. This is done through mechanisms that reduce bycatch,…
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Public consultation on the draft risk analysis report for the release of leaf rust pathogen Puccinia lantanae is now closed. The proposed release is for the biological control of lantana (Lantana camara).About the risk analysisLantana is a Weed of National Significance (WONS). It is a…
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Help us build our team of Junior Biosecurity Officers.Uncover fun activities and curriculum-linked resources to learn about biosecurity in Australia. Boost your biosecurity awareness and discover your role in protecting our way of life.What is biosecurityBio –…
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Exports systems to support overseas market accessWe have designed a modern, streamlined, enhanced exports traceability system to support overseas market access for exports of agricultural products.This includes:developing the next export documentation system (NEXDOC)modernising the existing IT…
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The Export Control (Organic Goods) Rules 2021 enable the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) to assess an organic certifier and recognise it as an approved certifying body. Once an organic certifier is recognised as an approved certifying body, it may perform the…
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Certain food, plant material and animal products from overseas could introduce serious pests and diseases into Australia, devastating our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, unique environment and our way of life.Before you bring or mail goods to Australia, check that it's allowed into…
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The tables on this page can be used to calculate how much available tariff rate quota is remaining for all the quotas administered by the Quota Unit at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA) quota positionQuota…
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