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Pest animals and weeds have significant negative impacts on agriculture and our natural environment. They also can impact cultural sites and can spread disease.Managing negative impacts An established pest, weed or disease may be widely distributed across Australia or confined to specific…
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Farms must be accredited with the European Union Cattle Accreditation Scheme (EUCAS) if they want to produce bovine animals that can be used to produce meat for export to the European Union. A farm is an area or land covered by a single Property Identification Code (PIC) under State or Territory…
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13 March 2026Who does this notice affect?This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies and importers of cats and dogs into Australia.Current import requirementsThe Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has advised Australians in conflict-…
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Harmful pests and diseases may arrive with travellers coming to Australia.We screen incoming air and cruise travellers and baggage to protect against this risk. We use X-ray machines, detector dogs, physical inspection and questioning.If you are travelling to Australia, check what to do:before you…
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18 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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We regulate the export of live animals and animal reproductive material from Australia.Types of animals exportedAnimals that can be exported from Australia include:livestockhorsescompanion and assistant animalsbirdslaboratory animalszoo and exotic animals.Our definition of livestock includes sheep…
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In August 2025, we released a discussion paper seeking public feedback on the proposed scope for the National Food Security Strategy. We received over 400 responses from people across Australia sharing their diverse views and experiences. This included industry associations, farmers, retailers,…
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Date of issue: 30 October 2025Date of effect: 3 November 2025Reference Number: MAA 2025-07AttentionIndustry bodies – Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Industry AustraliaSeafood Export establishmentsExporters, Automated Export Permit Issuers (AEPIs) and…
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20 March 2026Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers who have imported or have a plan to import goods containing or derived from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)-susceptible species (including cattle, sheep, pigs, deer, and camelids (alpacas, llamas and camel)) to Australia from Greece since…
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If your aircraft will be entering the domestic network after arriving in Australia, you must comply with our biosecurity requirements. Preparing for this will avoid delays or complications upon arrival.The Biosecurity obligations for aircraft arriving in Australian territory outlines the mandatory…
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