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The department will continue its collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA), with the Australian Government providing a $6.4 million grant to the University of Melbourne to continue biosecurity research crucial to protecting the nation’s agricultural,…
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The Future Drought Fund’s Science to Practice Forum is on again from 6-8 June, and the program is available now.The 3-day forum is a showcase of the innovative tools and practices Australian farmers and communities are using to build drought resilience and a sustainable agricultural sector.Deputy…
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Australian Biosecurity Awards presentation in 2024
The Australian Biosecurity Awards celebrate individuals, groups and organisations who have shown a commitment to supporting and promoting Australia’s biosecurity and the systems that underpin it.Past…
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18 July 2023Who does this notice affect?This notice is for importers and customs brokers of horticultural fresh produce.What has changed?Import conditions for fresh melon fruit from the Republic of Korea (Korea) will be published on BICON on 1 August 2023. Fresh melons permitted to be imported…
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The Victorian emergency response to an outbreak of H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry has been successful, with eradication officially declared on 13 June 2025.There have been no new cases of H7 HPAI since 24 February and Australia confirmed freedom from high pathogenicity…
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Keep an eye out for our frontline biosecurity staff boasting a fresh new look.From today, all staff working in frontline regulatory roles will wear a new uniform that not only gives our workforce a smart and modern look but clearly identifies us as a national regulatory agency.Deputy Secretary of…
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NSFS reference: 13Issue date: 27/11/2018Date of effect: ImmediateReview date: November 2020Contact officers:Dugald MacLachlan
Director Residues and Microbiology Policy
02 6272 3183Mac Tawadros…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the export activities of the kangaroo meat industry by:
registering processing facilities for export
overseeing production to ensure food safety, and
issuing export certification for kangaroo meat and meat products.
The…
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What is eCert?
eCert allows importing and exporting government agencies to exchange government certificates electronically. It works via a secure and encrypted data exchange.
We use eCert to exchange:
phytosanitary certificates for plant and plant-related products
sanitary…
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The Forests Australia website provides up-to-date information on Australia's forests including forest-related publications and maps, and links to forest management organisations and institutions.The website is hosted by ABARES in the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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