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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the movement of aircraft, goods and passengers from Torres Strait under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
This includes the monitoring of aircraft arriving on mainland Australia from designated biosecurity zones in Torres Strait, to…
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We are responsible for reducing the risk of the introduction of exotic pests or diseases that may affect our agricultural and horticultural industries, and our unique environment. This page provides information about importing fertiliser, to ensure that the risk of introducing an exotic pest or…
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An international airline has entered an enforceable undertaking with the Australian Government after it failed to declare two dogs’ arrival to the country, breaching Australian biosecurity measures.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, which has regulatory powers for Australia’s…
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We take mental health, wellbeing and suicide in rural and regional Australia seriously. We recognise that people living and working on farms are subject to economic, climatic and social pressures. These pressures can affect their wellbeing, particularly during times of drought.We fund local…
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27 November 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers of high-risk plant products, other-risk plant products (including seeds for sowing); domestic research institutions; peak industry bodies in cargo, seeds, organic and plant product sectors; international travellers; international mail recipients…
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As an organisation, we are committed to building a culturewhere difference is valued and respected, and where we worktogether and leverage the benefit of our diversity. Why work for usOur responsibilities are diverse…
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20 December 2017
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of wool and woollen articles.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is currently undertaking an Import Conditions Review (ICR) to contribute to the delivery of a key initiative in the Australian Government’s…
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Through industry and market access notices, the Department of Agriculture provide information to its staff, clients, appointed laboratories, agencies and partners on matters relating to changes in operational requirements and the certification of goods controlled by the department.
Dairy…
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Machinery not meeting the acceptable cleanliness standards of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources may not be permitted entry into Australia. It is the importer’s responsibility to…
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