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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human health,…
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State and territory regulations
While the Australian Government has a number of important functions in relation to aquaculture, state and territory governments have primary responsibility for regulating aquaculture in Australia.
If you are interested in starting an aquaculture business in…
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Treatments applied for biosecurity purposes are part of measures used in managing the risk of introduction of exotic pests and diseases. These treatments are only effective when conducted correctly.It is important that treatment providers in Australia (onshore) and other countries (offshore)…
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5 May 2023
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies, preparing veterinarians, and importers of cats and dogs to Australia from countries other than New Zealand and Norfolk Island.
What has changed?
This advice supersedes the…
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The Policy for the responsible use of AI in government (the policy) provides mandatory requirements for departments and agencies relating to accountable officials, and transparency statements. The policy sets out the Australian Government’s approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI). This page…
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30 November 2017PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry and Authorised Officers of updates to the initiating in-transit cold treatment (ITCT) for plant exports…
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Date of issue: 21 February 2023
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: 2023-07
Related market access advice(s): 2022-30
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Infant Nutrition Council
Export dairy establishments
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry —…
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8 March 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that information and engagement forums will be held in preparation for the commencement of the Accredited Grain Surveyor Assurance (AGSA) scheme on 1 July 2022.
Summary of changes and key points
On 1 July 2022, we are…
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16 July 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of high-risk plant products and other stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal shipping agents…
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25 May 2020
Who does this notice affect?
All importers utilising the Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system to register for an account or submit an import permit application.
All importers and customs brokers who lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity…
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