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02-2016 - Updated model health certificates for imported ornamental (aquarium) finfish – Valid from 1 March 2016

​21 January 2016 Who does this notice affect?This notice is to inform the ornamental fish import industry that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has updated model health certificates for…
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Machinery exported from Australia due to excessive contamination

​​Machinery imported to Australia must be free from biosecurity risk material on arrival. Under the Biosecurity Act 2015,machinery that has been brought into Australia and found to be excessively…
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Prawn meat cooking requirements

​​​Publication details Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, March 2017 Requirements apply to the treatment of prawns, through cooking, to manage biosecurity risk. These measures are in place to manage the risk of White Spot Disease in prawn consignments that were imported prior to the…
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Prawn imports to Norfolk Island suspended

​Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, March 2017The importation of uncooked prawns into Norfolk Island is currently suspended. This is due to the outbreak of white spot disease…
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Government actions addressing the Coordinator-General for Drought’s advice

The Australian Government is working to support farmers and regional communities affected by drought. This table maps government actions that address the advice of the Coordinator-General for Drought. Read the Coordinator-General's report to government. 1. Stewardship of…
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164-2018 - Countries that have advised they can supply updated health certification that meets Australia’s new import conditions for par-cooked breaded, battered and crumbed (BBC) prawns

​​21 November 2018Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers of prawns and prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.What has changed? All BBC…
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36-2017 - Implementation of new and revised approved arrangements for the management of imported perishable plant products, effective 10 April 2017

​10 April 2017Who does this notice affect?Industry stakeholders that deal with imported fresh fruit and vegetables, nursery stock and cut flowers (perishables) consignments including importers, Approved…
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2016-11 - Implementation of tamper-indicative seal and bolt seal in accordance with the legislative changes to Part 13 of the Export Control (Prescribed Goods – General) Order 2005 effective 20 November 2016

24 August 2016Purpose To advise departmental staff and industry of the Implementation date for tamper-indicative seal and bolt seal in accordance with the legislative changes in Part 13 section 13.10…
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2016-08 - Biotoxin management for scallops in 2016

​​Update:  22 July 2016Date of effect: midnight Sunday 24 July 2016 This notice applies to scallops marketed and exported with roe on or whole with viscera attached.The Department of Agriculture and…
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2016-03 - Sourcing/harvesting restrictions for abalone from Tasmania

Update: 05 May 2016 Date of effect:  immediate Previous advice:  26/04/2016Key change since the last industry notice of 26/04/2016 is opening of block 30A by the Tasmanian Government…
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