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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesDuring the week ending 2 June 2021, a blocking high pressure system resulted in little to no rainfall across eastern and central Australia. However, low pressure troughs and cold fronts brought moderate to heavy rainfall to…
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Do you know an organisation or individual who goes above and beyond in protecting our nation from exotic pests and diseases?Nominations for the Australian Biosecurity Awards open soon – now is the time to start thinking about a biosecurity champion you would like to nominate.The awards celebrate…
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The Gulf Standards Organisation (GSO) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has published a technical regulation that recognises extended shelf-life for chilled vacuum-packed red meat. This recommends that all GCC members bring their regulations for the shelf-life of chilled, vacuum-packed red meat…
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News and AlertsNote: This page will be decommissioned on 12 November 2025 and replaced with Emergency measures for tomato and capsicum seed.Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) was detected in August 2024 in the Northern Adelaide Plains, South Australia.The detection is the first time the virus…
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16 October 2012
Purpose
To remind industry that export destinations may require wood packaging materials treated in accordance with ISPM 15 and ISPM 15 compliant wood packaging materials must be stored appropriately, away from any potential sources of infestation.
Background
ISPM 15 is the…
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Our vision is a more sustainable and prosperous Australia through biosecurity, agricultural production and trade.We maintain and create agricultural export opportunities, to provide gains for Australian agriculture, fishing and forestry. We manage biosecurity risks to Australia to protect our multi…
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4 September 2018Who does this notice affect?All clients required to use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) System.All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge…
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IntroductionMany commodities must be tested prior to export as part of trade arrangements between Australia and importing countries. As part of its role in maintaining export markets for the meat industry, the department operates an Approved Laboratory Program. The aim of the program is to ensure…
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The following documents relate to the Review of published tests to detect pathogens in veterinary vaccines intended for importation into Australia
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In accordance with the APLC Charter established by the five investing governments who have signed the APLC Memorandum of Understanding, the purpose of the APLC is to manage populations of the three…
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