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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 30 October 2024, low-pressure systems and troughs brought rainfall to western, northern, and eastern areas of Australia.Across cropping regions, rainfall totals of between 10 and 100 millimetres were recorded in…
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This page presents information and links to national forest fire area data for 2016-17 to 2020-21, presents data for the 2019-20 summer bushfire season in southern and eastern Australia, and provides links to national forest fire area data for 2011-16.National forest fire area data for 2016-17 to…
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Quick reference guidesHow do I submit a new lodgement?DownloadHow do I submit a new lodgement? PDF (PDF 665 KB) How do I submit a new lodgement? PDF (DOCX 676 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.How do I pay for my new lodgement?DownloadHow…
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[expand all]What’s the difference between the Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry protects Australia from exotic pests and diseases, while the Australian Border Force intercepts illegal goods, such…
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Food, plant material and animal products that you bring or send to Australia may introduce harmful pests and diseases that could devastate our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, and unique environment. Before these goods are allowed into the country, they are assessed by the Department of…
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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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If you are an international student planning to study in Australia, it is important to check Australia’s biosecurity requirements before you pack.Certain food, plant material and animal products from overseas cannot be brought into Australia because they may be carrying serious pests and diseases…
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Date of issue: 30 September 2024Date of effect: ImmediateRelated MAAs: 2024-08, 2024-10, 2024-12, 2024-13, 2024-15, 2024-16, 2024-18, 2024-20, 2024-22, 2024-25, 2024-26, MAA 2024-29, MAA 2024-30, MAA 2024-32, MAA 2024-35AttentionEgg Exporters - AustralianEgg Export…
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We have published import conditions for fresh passionfruit from Vietnam on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits can now be issued.The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision between an exporter in Vietnam and an importer in Australia. The importer must…
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Animal welfare in AustraliaAnimal welfare within Australia is generally a state and territory responsibility. However, there is a collaborative approach to managing animal welfare that requires the cooperation of all layers of government and the broader animal welfare system.The Australian…
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