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23 March 2016Who does this notice affect?All clients currently lodging import documentation for biosecurity assessment via email.For informationThis information is following on from Industry Advise…
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12 April 2019
Who does this notice affect?
Customs brokers, importers and suppliers of imported goods who refer to the Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy.
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The department’s Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy defines the minimum…
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Public consultation is now open to help inform the next 4 years of investment under the Future Drought Fund (FDF).
The FDF is the Australian Government’s key investment to build drought resilience and provides $100 million each year to help farmers and regional communities prepare for the impacts…
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Rainfall deficiency criteria (eligibility for early withdrawal)When am I eligible to withdraw my FMD before 12 months?From 1 July 2016, you can withdraw your FMD within 12 months without affecting any tax deduction you have claimed for an amount deposited in the previous income year if you meet the…
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The National Management Group (NMG) agreed at its meeting on 29 May 2025 that it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) from Australia. This decision is based on the technical considerations of the Consultative Committee on Emergency Plant Pests (…
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African swine fever – outbreak in the Caucasus and why Australia should be aware
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African swine fever (ASF) has usually been restricted to Africa with occasional outbreaks in southern…
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You do not need to register an account in BICON if you only want to search and browse biosecurity import conditions, imported food safety requirements, or view alerts and changes.You only need to register an account in BICON if you want to:‘follow’ a case to stay informed of changes to biosecurity…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are nucleic acids?
Nucleic acids are chemical compounds which can carry genetic information in living organisms and viruses. The two main classes of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
DNA is the genetic material found in…
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2 March 2016 Ms Rebecca Hubbard
Stop the Trawler Alliance
Dear Ms HubbardI am writing in response to the most recent Stop the Trawler Alliance email campaign seeking a permanent ban on the…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages requirements for the approved arrangement (AA) that an establishment must have in place to be export registered. Keep reading for more information on AAs, and also make sure that you check out our short videos on the ‘Seafood video…
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