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1 May 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who are required to lodge inspection requests to the department using the Biosecurity Portal.
Information
*Update* To resolve the current issue, the Biosecurity Portal will be unavailable from 13:00 to 13:45 Monday 01 May…
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We understand the transition away from live sheep export trade may be distressing for some people. There are many existing online, phone and face-to-face resources available.Key support numbers:Rural West - 1800 612 004Farmer Assistance Hotline - 13 23 16Lifeline - 13 11 14Current options for more…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 28 September 2022, a low-pressure system and onshore flow brought moderate to heavy rainfall to large areas of eastern Australia, with troughs and cold fronts resulting in isolated falls in other parts of…
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22 March 2018Who does this notice affect? All importers of plants, cats and/or dogs who will be required to use the Post Entry Biosecurity System during this planned outage period.Information Due to…
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24 April 2024Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for import inspections using the Biosecurity Portal.InformationStart time:As of: 10:45 Wednesday 24 April 2024 (…
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This step-by-step guide will help you prepare your dog for import into Australia from a Group 3 classified country.You can print this guide and use it as a checklist.Need to knowThis is a complex process. Before you start the import process, we recommend you read this guide in full.Allow at least 6…
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This step-by-step guide will help you prepare your cat for import into Australia from a Group 3 classified country. You can print this guide and use it as a checklist.Need to knowThis is a complex process. Before you start the import process, we recommend you read this guide in full.Allow at…
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27 June 2025Who does this notice affect?All clients required to use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON) website.InformationStart time: As of 08:00 Friday 27 June 2025 (AEST)).Detail: The BICON website is currently experiencing an unplanned service disruption. As a result,…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has opened consultation on the operation of the Dairy Industry Code.
The Dairy Industry Code provides a fairer process for negotiating contractual arrangements between dairy farmers and dairy processors.
The consultation process follows…
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The program has been extended. More growers will get help to buy and install protective netting. This will help them and their communities as they recover from drought and the pandemic. The expansion of the program aims to:
help growers Australia wide
build growers’ ability to handle climate…
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