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Review of quarantine risks associated with the importation of elephant semen

Attachment A - Review of quarantine risks associated with the importation of elephant semen from Singapore, the United States of America and Member States of the European Union The following is a…
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Indicator 1.1c: Area of forest in protected area categories (2024) - Supporting information

This is Supporting information for Indicator 1.1c, published July 2024.Forest in the National Reserve System by IUCN protected area categoryTo be protected and included in Australia’s National Reserve System (NRS), an area of land must meet the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)…
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2021-21: European Union (EU): Dairy, fish, honey, composite products and other edible non-prescribed goods: New export certification commencing from 7 December 2021

Date of issue: 1 December 2021 Date of effect: 7 December 2021 Reference Number: MAA2021-21 Related MAAs: NPG MAA 2021-09 and 2021-10 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative…
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2021-47: European Union (EU): Dairy, fish, honey, composite products and other edible non-prescribed goods: New export certification commencing from 7 December 2021

Date of issue: 1 December 2021 Date of effect: 7 December 2021 Reference Number: MAA2021-47 Related MAAs: Dairy MAA 2021-30 and 2021-33 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative…
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2021-27: European Union (EU): Dairy, fish, honey, composite products and other edible non-prescribed goods: New export certification commencing from 7 December 2021

Date of issue: 1 December 2021 Date of effect: 7 December 2021 Reference Number: MAA2021-27 Related MAAs: Fish MAA 2021-16 and 2021-18 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative…
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Non-tariff measures affecting Australian agriculture

​​​George Levantis and James Fell   Overview Since the Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture came into effect on 1 January 1995, countries around the world have progressively reduced import tariffs and global agricultural trade has grown. The use of non-tariff measures (NTMs) has also…
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Infringement notices at the airport

All travellers coming to Australia must be aware of Australia’s strict biosecurity requirements and the penalties for not complying with those requirements.In accordance with the Biosecurity Act 2015 and the Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014, a biosecurity officer can give…
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Cargo containers: biosecurity aspects and procedures

'Cargo containers: biosecurity aspects and procedures' details information on biosecurity requirements for risk management of containers and the cargo and packaging materials they carry. Cargo containers have many potential biosecurity risks including timber pests, soil, plant and animal matter.…
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Honey bees, crop pollination and varroa mite frequently asked questions

[expand all]What is varroa mite, and why is it a threat to crop pollination?Varroa mite, Varroa destructor, is a small mite, around 1 mm in diameter, that parasitises species of bees in the genus Apis, such as Apis cerana, the Asian honey bee, and Apis mellifera, the species that includes the…
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Importation of Zoo Bovids from New Zealand draft policy review

​​The Australian Government acting through Biosecurity Australia has exercised due care and skill in preparing and compiling the information in this publication. Notwithstanding, Biosecurity Australia, its employees and advisers disclaim all liability, including liability for negligence, for any…
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