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07-2019 - Recent prosecution for failing to comply with departmental directions

15 January 2019Who does this notice affect?Importers of goods that are subject to biosecurity control and who receive directions from the department to manage or deal with those goods.Prosecution detailsA…
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Environmental Biosecurity Advisory Group communiqué – meeting date: 10 November 2023

The Environmental Biosecurity Advisory Group (EBAG) met online on 10 November 2023.EBAG members were updated on the priority environmental biosecurity work of the Environmental Biosecurity Office in DAFF and work undertaken by the Office of the Threatened Species Commissioner at the Department of…
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National Fire Ant Eradication Program National Management Group communique: 12 December 2024

The National Fire Ant Eradication Program’s (the program) National Management Group (NMG) met on 12 December 2024.Members received an update on the progress being made delivering the Fire Ant Response Plan 2023–27.Key highlights:186,649 ha treated across Moreton Bay, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer…
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ESCAS investigations

We have a commitment to ensure exporters deliver acceptable animal welfare outcomes.We investigate all alleged non-compliance with the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS).We take all allegations seriously.Where necessary, the department acts immediately to address animal welfare issues.…
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Export Industry Advice Notices – Plant Export Operations 2015

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ Export Industry Advice notices 2015​​ DateNumber​​Description24 December 20152015-71 Grain and Seed Export Program – Change to Exporters Declaration Statement for…
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What happens to your goods on arrival during the BMSB season?

During the BMSB risk season, BMSB seasonal measures will apply to targeted goods manufactured and shipped from target risk countries, that have been shipped between 1 September and 30 April (inclusive).To minimise any delays, and associated industry costs that may be incurred for onshore treatment…
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Carp Biological Control Program

European Carp (Cyrpinus carpio), or common carp, are an invasive freshwater pest of Australia’s inland waters.Carp populations in Australia are increasing due to favourable climatic conditions. In infested rivers, carp numbers can be as high as 90% of biomass, outnumbering native fish species. High…
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BAA 2010-16 Draft policy review of the bluetongue risks associated with the importation of cattle, sheep, goat and deer semen and embryos from the EU, and cattle semen and embryos from Switzerland and Norway

2 June 2010 This Biosecurity Australia Advice (BAA) provides stakeholders with a draft policy review of the biosecurity risks for bluetongue virus (BTV) associated with the importation of cattle, sheep, goat and deer semen and embryos from the European Union (EU), and cattle semen and embryos…
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38-2017 - Prohibited packaging statements

18 April 2017Who does this notice affect?Clients who assess consignment specific and annual packing declarations under Approved Arrangement Class 19.1 - Non-commodity for containerised cargo clearance or…
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43-2016 - Changes to import requirements for used machinery, used equipment and used parts

​2 June 2016 Who does this notice affect?Importers, customs agents and brokers involved in the import of consignments of used machinery, used equipment and used parts.What is changing?From 16 June…
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