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27 February 2023Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for import inspections using the Biosecurity Portal.InformationThe Biosecurity Portal is currently experiencing…
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6 January 2023Who does this notice affect?All importers and customs brokers who are required to lodge inspection requests to the department using the Biosecurity Portal. InformationThe Biosecurity Portal is currently experiencing an unplanned service disruption. As a result, some clients may…
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1 December 2022Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for import inspections using the Biosecurity Portal.InformationThe Biosecurity Portal is currently experiencing…
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We’re working with the Pacific family to increase trade and improve biosecurity in the region.Are you interested in exporting goods from the Pacific into Australia? Find out what you need to know and who to contact.What you need to knowExporting to AustraliaWhat to consider when exporting…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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2 March 2022
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Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, transport companies, shipping lines, stevedores and any other operators in the sea container supply and logistics chain that may seek to lodge a…
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Supermarket prawns are safe for us to eat but did you know that they should never be used as bait?
Store-bought prawns are a delicious gourmet treat and both Australian and imported prawns are safe for human consumption. However, there’s a small chance that…
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9 December 2025The draft report proposes removing the requirement for devitalisation on imported cut flowers.We released a draft report for a public consultation period on 20 October 2025. The public consultation period has been extended by an additional 60-calendar days and will now close on 17…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry leads the Australian Government in minimising the impact of pests and diseases on Australian agriculture and our environment. These outcomes are achieved by working with the state, territory and industry stakeholders to develop and test…
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