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Final review of existing policy
[expand all]Why was the review of policy undertaken?The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources initiated this review in response to…
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22 July 2016This Biosecurity Advice (BA) notifies stakeholders of the release of the ‘Final review of policy: importation of Zantedeschia dormant tubers into Australia’.The final report identifies pests…
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The risk analysis for table grapes from India
[expand all]Why has this risk analysis been undertaken?The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources helps people and goods…
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15 July 2016This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final report for the non‑regulated analysis of existing policy for table grapes from India. The final report…
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28 June 2016There are some differences in how biosecurity directions are now issued under the Biosecurity Act 2015 which came into effect on 16 June 2016.From an importer’s perspective, not a lot has…
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20 June 2016
This Biosecurity Advice informs stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has finalised a biosecurity risk review for the importation of honey bee semen. Importation of honey bee semen may be permitted subject to biosecurity legislation, and the…
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16 June 2016The Biosecurity Act 2015 commences today, replacing the Quarantine Act 1908. The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, advises that as of today,…
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14 June 2016Under the
Biosecurity Act 2015, there will be some differences in how directions are given via the department’s electronic systems and the suite of manual paper based forms currently…
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Information for this profile is drawn from Australia's State of the Forests Report 2013.
The Mangrove forest type occurs in many of Australia’s coastal regions…
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Importers are reminded of the need for an import permit prior to the arrival of goods in Australia.
With the commencement of the new Biosecurity Act 2015 on 16 June 2016, importers are reminded of the…
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