Search Results
Media statement on Detector dog redeployed to assist with African swine fever biosecurity operations
To assist with the department’s response to African swine fever (ASF) the detector dog, Suki, currently deployed on Norfolk Island has been redeployed to Darwin.
Australia is facing an increasing threat of ASF, a highly contagious viral disease of pigs with no vaccine currently available.
ASF is…
- Last modified
If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.See more on reporting suspected bird fluWe are…
- Last modified
Decision processUntil 1 May 2028 the export of live sheep by sea may continue under the Export Control Act 2020 without caps or quotas. The export regulatory requirements, including the animal welfare requirements, remain in place.Other livestock exports continue, including of live cattle and…
- Last modified
17 June 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses, and the registration of treatment facilities, to export summerfruit to protocol markets for the 2024-2025 season.Summary of changes and key…
- Last modified
17 June 2022PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses, and the registration of treatment facilities, to export summerfruits to protocol markets for the 2022–23 season.Summary of changes and key pointsFarm and…
- Last modified
This is part of a process to draft and review ANZSDPs by scientific experts, managed through a set of standardised procedures.
1. Background
The Animal Health Committee (AHC) National Laboratory Task Group, with administrative support from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry,…
- Last modified
The Australian Government is working together with states and territories to develop and implement nationally consistent standards and guidelines for farm animal welfare. The Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines update and replace the Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals…
- Last modified
15 November 2022Who does this notice affect?Customs brokers and importers of consignments over $1000 imported as sea cargo.What has changed?Australia’s biosecurity system is becoming more complex and like industry and the rest of the world, the department is continuing to respond to changing global…
- Last modified
Update: 16/06/16
Date of effect: immediate
Exporters and processing establishments are reminded that it is a legislative requirement of the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Orders 2005 (Fish Orders) that fish for export are described by the scientific name of the fish and/or…
- Last modified
This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS)
Data set - Importing Food Inspection Scheme - food monthly failing food reports
Food tests
We target and monitor food that poses a high or medium risk to public health. We refer 100% of risk food …
- Last modified