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You can help prevent the introduction of exotic pests and diseases into Australia by making sure you do not plant food products that are intended for eating. When buying fresh, dried or preserved foods (including spices and seeds) from your local supermarket, general store or fruit and…
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8 April 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the…
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ConsultationThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has engaged with the organics sector on how to improve Australia’s domestic organic regulatory framework. This included consideration of potential regulatory and non-regulatory options for reform, with a view to better…
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We offer our employees a range of benefits. These include an inclusive workplace, competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements.Enterprise agreementThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 came into effect on 4 April 2024. This enterprise…
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Australia’s illegal logging law reformsAs of 3 March 2025, Australia’s illegal logging laws have changed. Importantly, this includes changes to due diligence requirements for importers and processors of regulated timber and timber products.The Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 has been updated…
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When levies applyLevy applies to the slaughter of goats in Australia at an abattoir for human consumption in or outside Australia.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to the slaughter of goats:whose carcases are condemned or rejected as being unfit for human consumption under a Commonwealth, State…
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The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) met in Brisbane on 20 June 2025. The meeting was chaired by Justine Saunders (Deputy Secretary, Biosecurity, Operations and Compliance Group, Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department)).Key discussions and outcomesNBC…
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2 November 2018
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of a change to Micor to include the Thailand Ministry of Public Health, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) import requirements for certain fresh fruit and vegetables, which came into effect 25 August 2018.
Summary of…
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Non-prescribed goods are not regulated by Australian export laws. Exporters must meet the requirements of the importing country.
New exporters — read our step-by-step guide to exporting non-prescribed goods.
Types of goods
You need to understand how your product is defined by law, as export…
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13 December 2024Who does this notice affect?All clients of the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) website.InformationRestored time:As of 08:15am Friday 13 December 2024 (AEDT).Detail:An unplanned service disruption to the department’s BICON website occurred between 06:00am and 08:…
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