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We work with overseas governments to implement eCert exchanges for exports. This includes phytosanitary and sanitary certificates for food and agricultural exports.
Our goal is for export certification to be completely paperless. You can find out more about the benefits of eCerts and how…
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We have completed a final report for the review of pest risk assessments for spider mites.
About the reviewWe undertake risk analyses to consider market access requests for fresh fruit commodities for human consumption from trading partners. Many of these risk…
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Our Agency plan sets out how we will make information available under the Information Publication Scheme (IPS). The IPS is established under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).Purpose and objectivesOur IPS Agency plan outlines:the administration and structure of the Department’s…
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The department has implemented a range of standard permit conditions for certain commodities to help streamline the permit application process.A standard permit contains a specific set of conditions that have been assessed by the department as being appropriate to manage biosecurity risks for a…
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Future Drought Fund Investment StrategyOn 22 January 2025, we released the Future Drought Fund Investment Strategy. The Strategy is our roadmap for building drought resilient farms, landscapes and communities. It shows how we will achieve the FDF objectives. It also tells stakeholders when…
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Risk analysis for the release of Kordyana brasiliensis for the biological control of Tradescantia fluminensisWe conducted a risk analysis for the release of the fungus Kordyana brasiliensis for the biological control of the weed ‘Wandering Trad’ (Tradescantia fluminensis).We conducted the risk…
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22 December 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and non-commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Meat will transition to NEXDOC Monday 20 April 2026Registrations have now opened in the NEXDOC system for meat commodities.All relevant parties, including exporters, agents, manufacturers, freight forwarders and approved export permit declarants, must register in NEXDOC as soon as…
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Date of issue: 20 March 2026Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA 2026-01Attention:Industry bodies – Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food and Grocery CouncilExport establishmentsExporters and Next Export Documentation System (NEXDOC) usersDepartment of Agriculture,…
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National Biosecurity Communication and Engagement StrategyDownload PDF - 359 KBDownload Word - 249 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, contact us for help.PurposeEveryone has a role in protecting Australia from pests, diseases and invasive species that can damage our agriculture…
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