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​Import Procedure​sHow do I know if I need an import permit?Check the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). This database lists the Biosecurity conditions under which various commodities may be imported into Australia. If an import permit is required, or if any other specific conditions…
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Bringing or mailing goods to Australia

Certain food, plant material and animal products from overseas could introduce serious pests and diseases into Australia, devastating our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, unique environment and our way of life.Before you bring or mail goods to Australia, check that it's allowed into…
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Final import risk analysis report for fresh decrowned pineapple fruit from Malaysia

​​14 December 2012 This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that Australia’s Director of Animal and Plant Quarantine (the Director) has determined a policy for the importation of fresh decrowned pineapple fruit from Malaysia based on consideration of the Final import risk analysis report…
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International Statement on Agricultural Applications of Precision Biotechnology

Agricultural innovation has played an essential role in increasing yields and productivity in support of growing, prosperous civilizations. Innovations in precision biotechnology, such as gene editing,…
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BAA 2010-27

28 September 2010 FINALISATION OF THE EXTENSION OF EXISTING POLICY FOR THE IMPORTATION OF FRESH MANGO FRUIT FROM THE PHILIPPINES - INCLUSION OF THE ADDITIONAL GROWING AREA OF DAVAO DEL SUR, MINDANAO…
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Dogs and cats from approved countries

We have completed our review of biosecurity import requirements for dogs and cats and their semen from approved countries.Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of concernassess and analyse…
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Chicken meat

We have completed a generic import risk analysis for chicken meat from any country (chicken meat IRA). Steps to complete this risk analysis When we do a risk analysis, we: start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of concern assess and analyse biosecurity risks…
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Emergency disease response and preparedness

Aquatic animal diseases pose a threat to aquatic animal production and environments. Aquatic emergency animal disease threats are often difficult to predict and manage. This is because aquatic animal diseases: are often highly pathogenic have the potential to affect both wild and captive…
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2024-13: Horticulture Exports Program – Applications for the export of fresh cucurbit species to New Zealand under the winter window pathway

20 March 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses for fresh cucurbit species under the winter window pathway listed in the New Zealand Export Plan (Export Plan).Summary of changes and key…
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Approved arrangements

Class 1.1 and 1.3 conditions have been updated.The updated class conditions will be implemented on 1 December 2025.Updated class 1.1 Sea and air freight depot (unrestricted) conditions (version 6.0) and class 1.3 Sea and air freight depot (restricted) conditions (version 7.0) are available at Class…
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