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Date of issue: 4 April 2024Date of effect: 30 April 2024Reference Number: MAA 2024-09AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery CouncilDairy Export establishmentsExporters, AEPI and…
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Import conditions for hops propagative material are available on the
Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). A decision to import hops propagative material into Australia is a…
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20 April 2016
Species: All
Country: All
Relevant to:
Livestock Exporters
Australian Government Accredited Veterinarians (AAV)
LiveCorp
Department Officers
Purpose
To advise exporters of the need to get dispensation from importing countries where livestock have been “co-loaded”…
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Species: All
Countries: All
Attention
All livestock export stakeholders
Purpose
To inform stakeholders on upcoming consultation for stage 2 of the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) review.
Key points
The department is continuing its targeted review of ESCAS.
The review…
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Jenny Eather, Andrew Duver & James Fell
Image: Shutterstock
Overview
Food security is an important national policy goal for leaders around the world. Ending hunger is a UN Sustainable Development Goal.
This report explores evidence in food security…
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5 October 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of mushrooms and truffles for human consumption and spawn, cultures, and fruiting bodies for propagation.
Summary of changes
The department has completed a review of import policy for mushrooms and truffles for human consumption and spawn,…
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Detector dog videoIn 2026, we are celebrating the remarkable dogs and the dedicated people who share their passion for biosecurity.Watch our video to hear from Assistant Secretary Holly Buckle about how the detector dog program strengthens Australia’s biosecurity system, and introduces the people…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has announced biosecurity detector dog Qubit as the ‘Top Dog’ of 2022.Acting Secretary of the Department and acting Director of Biosecurity, Dr Chris Locke, said the department awards the ‘Top Dog’ title to a detector dog and handler team who…
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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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28 April 2020
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned maintenance period.
All clients who will be required to make an online payment during this…
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