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6 May 2009Biosecurity Australia Advice 2009/09 This Biosecurity Australia Advice (BAA) invites stakeholders to provide comments on the Draft pest risk analysis report for ‘Candidatus…
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10 December 2010
BIOSECURITY AUSTRALIA ADVICE 2010/39 - REVISED CONDITIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF FRESH MANGO FRUIT FROM INDIA
This Biosecurity Australia Advice notifies stakeholders of the…
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The STEPS program will address the challenges associated with our complex and inefficient cargo import processes and systems.Our aim is to:simplify biosecurity import processes and make it easier to complymodernise and increase digitisation of our servicesincrease data sharing.Our approach will…
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PLANT PEST
Spotted wing drosophila larvae in a strawberry.Credit: Hannah Burrack, North Carolina State University, Bugwood.org
Spotted wing drosophilaExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A tiny fly (2–3 mm) that attacks a range of soft-skinned fruit and reduces crop yield and quality through direct…
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OverviewThe likelihood of entry is reduced by physically preventing the introduction and release of pests in the importing jurisdiction.Examples include requirements for the consignment to remain sealed in the importing jurisdiction until inspected and cleared, or for secure packaging to be used…
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OverviewInspect entire consignment, and remove commodity units that show evidence of being infested.Examples include grading and removal of fruit, vegetables, wood, bulbs or plants for planting that show evidence of being infested.Evaluating the efficacy of this measure requires evidence that the…
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We’ve reviewed live sheep exports to, or through, the Middle East during the Northern Hemisphere summer. The review assessed the effectiveness of regulation for exports during the Northern Hemisphere summer (1 May to 31 October).We introduced temporary restrictions during 1 May to 31 October 2019.…
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4 March 2021
On Friday, 26 February 2021 the department hosted two virtual biosecurity forums to identify issues and solutions in the delivery of biosecurity assessment and inspection services, reform priorities and biosecurity funding arrangements.
Departmental delegates met with 19 industry…
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On 5 August the department published the updated methyl bromide fumigation methodology (version 3.0), set to take effect on 1 May 2025.This update is important for treatment providers to understand and implement the new requirements.The changes follow an extensive review period from stakeholders.…
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The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is seeking your feedback on its Regulator Performance Framework (RPF) 2017–18 self-assessments.
The department works with governments and industry partners to grow the value of agricultural trade and reduce risk to the agricultural sector.
It has…
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