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2021-42: European Union: Dairy, Fish, Honey and edible non-prescribed goods: Requirements for hard copy paper health certificates

Date of issue: 26 October 2021 Date of effect: Immediate Reference Number: MAA 2021-42 Relates to: MAA 2020-07, MAA 2020-10 (Dairy); MAA 2020-02, 2020-04 (Fish); MAA 2020-02, MAA 2020-06 (NPG) Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative…
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2021-23: European Union: Dairy, Fish, Honey and edible non-prescribed goods: Requirements for hard copy paper health certificates

Date of issue: 26 October 2021 Date of effect: Immediate Reference Number: MAA 2021-23                            Relates to: MAA 2020-07, MAA 2020-10 (Dairy);…
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Protect your animals and plants from pests and diseases

Watch farm biosecurity videosThe 2007 equine influenza (horse flu) outbreak in Australia was a timely reminder of why biosecurity is both beneficial and necessary. Regardless of whether you own a large or small property, you are responsible for keeping your animals, plants/crops free from weeds,…
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Australia partners with Timor-Leste as World Rabies Day seeks elimination by 2030

September 28 will mark the 18th annual World Rabies Day, which is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for actions to support the elimination of the disease worldwide.The theme for this year is ‘Breaking Rabies Boundaries’, chosen to highlight the ‘need to go beyond the norm and to break…
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Information Publication Scheme

We take an active approach to sharing information with the public.The Information Publication Scheme (IPS) details the types of information Australian Government agencies must actively share. This is a part of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).As an Australian Government agency, we must…
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Technology transforms plant health diagnostics from hours to minutes

Australia is strengthening its biosecurity capabilities with technology that identifies potential biosecurity threats in minutes, instead of hours. This is revolutionising how we protect our agricultural and environmental assets.The department has deployed new identification technology that enables…
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Importing horses – Notices to Industry and Forms

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, together with other Australian government departments, is responsible for operations related to importing goods to Australia.The department manages biosecurity controls to minimise the risk of exotic pests and diseases entering the country.The…
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Export and import laws and the role of the department

​​If you export food (meat, fish, seed, grains, fruit and vegetables) or livestock, or you import goods into Australia, you must be aware of your obligations under Australian law.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers a range of import and export legislation and may use…
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Truss Tomatoes from New Zealand

​​​​​ Import conditions for tomatoes from New Zealand are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible. A decision to import tomatoes from New…
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10-2021: Services Restored: Monday 25 January 2021 – BICON

25 January 2021 Who does this notice affect? All clients required to create new permit applications or access existing application documents within the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system. Information The issue causing a service disruption to BICON has now been resolved.…
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