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We develop policies that allow people to safely import plants and plant products into Australia.
Why we do risk analyses
When people want to import plants or plant products from overseas, we need to consider the biosecurity risks. Part of our analysis includes identifying the best ways to manage…
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Australia has a thriving sport and recreational fishing culture and is known for having some of the best fishing locations anywhere in the world.
There are rules and regulations in place in all Australian waters, both freshwater and saltwater, which you are required by law to uphold…
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More and more Australians are leaving the city to enjoy living on a few acres of land, keeping animals and growing some of their own fruit and vegetables.
It is important, not just for hobby and commercial farmers but for everyone in the community, that all landholders take their…
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Date issued: 5 May 2005
Purpose
This notice is to advise that all establishments where prescribed goods are inspected for export and phytosanitary certification must be registered by 1 July 2005.…
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Mikania micrantha
What to look for
A fast growing vine with heart-shaped leaves in opposite pairs along the stem. Flowers are small greenish-white and found mainly at the end of stems.
What you can do
Do not move plants, plant material or soil out of the Torres Strait Protected Zone to the…
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Date of issue: 4 August 2017Date of effect: ImmediateAttention: Industries—Industry bodies – AHBIC Export establishments including: Honey Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources…
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13 May 2016
Purpose
To advise that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has released the remaining protocol job functions for the inspection of berries, stone fruit (other than cherries), tropical fruit, curcubits and chillies, and root vegetables to protocol markets.
Key points…
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3 September 2012
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of a policy review and revised biosecurity requirements for the importation of commercial rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) from certain…
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25 February 2013
Purpose
To advise industry that new procedural resources for sampling, inspection and certification of grain and plant products for export are now accessible on the Plant Export Operations Manual (PEOM) website.
Background
The Plant Export Operations Manual (PEOM) and…
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