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We have conducted a risk analysis for the release of cabomba weevil (Hydrotimetes natans) for the biological control of the aquatic weed, cabomba (Cabomba caroliniana).We conducted the risk analysis in two key steps:Released the draft report of the risk analysis for the release of Hydrotimetes…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 6 August 2025, low-pressure systems brought rainfall totals of up to 200 millimetres to parts of eastern and south-western Australia.In cropping regions, rainfall was mixed. Western Australia and northern New South…
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Monica Collins, First Assistant Secretary, Biosecurity Operations Division, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry authored an article in the Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) Across Borders 2025 Annual Review Magazine with an update on how we are ensuring Australia’s biosecurity system…
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DepartureExport Licence HolderActions taken8 July 2018 - ChinaPhoenix Exports Pty Ltd (Phoenix)The mortality rate for this consignment was 1.51 per cent (33 out of 2192 cattle exported) exceeding the…
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The department has created this set of guidelines to assist those wishing to prepare fish products in Australia for export, as well as those wishing to export the final products.
This guideline sets out mandatory minimum testing requirements for export establishments that prepare fish products.…
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Use the links below to access data and information reported for the five indicators of Criterion 7:Indicator 7.1a Extent to which the legal framework supports the conservation and sustainable management of forests (2024) - updated July 2024.Indicator 7.1b Extent to which the institutional framework…
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7 July 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects all importers who intend to import frozen dog semen into Australia from the Netherlands and Spain, and biosecurity officers who assess documentation to support the importation of these goods.What has changed?The department has finalised…
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23 September 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All first point of entry port operators, vessel agents and crew who interact with international vessels arriving from Indonesia.
What has changed?
There is currently an active outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Indonesia. FMD is a…
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3 September 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects offshore treatment providers who conduct methyl bromide fumigations for khapra beetle, importers and customs brokers.
What has changed?
From 30 September 2021, the department will make minor revisions to the methyl bromide…
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As Australia’s delegate, Dr Beth Cookson led the first General Session of the 91st World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) held in Paris between 26-30 May 2024. This year marked a significant milestone, celebrating the Organisation’s 100-year anniversary.At the Opening Ceremony, Minister the…
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