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16 November 2023
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects biosecurity industry participants who hold approved arrangements under the Biosecurity Act 2015, especially those holding approved arrangements involving classes 1 to 14 (details of the different classes are available on the…
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Australia has joined the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate action at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28.
More than 130 world leaders signed up to the landmark agriculture, food and climate action declaration, committing to…
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The Australian plague locust, Chortoicetes terminifera, is the most important pest species of locust in Australia due to the large areas infested, the frequency of outbreaks and its ability to produce several generations in a year.
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Description of Australian plague locust…
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4 November 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of non-salmonid marine finfish and associated industry participants and retailers.
What has changed?
This notice is to inform industry that the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is proposing…
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13 February 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All clients who use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON).
What has changed?
The BICON website will be updated with a new look and feel in April. The changes are aimed at improving your experience when using BICON.
The…
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22 October 2019
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of mollusc products and associated industry participants and retailers.
What has changed?
This notice is to inform industry that the Department of Agriculture is proposing changes to the existing labelling…
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Australia is celebrating World Wildlife Day on March 3 by highlighting a climate change impact guidance tool for wildlife, being developed through the One Health Surveillance Initiative, to assist decision makers in anticipating the role climate change may play in the health and disease in wildlife…
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28 May 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of plant products for human consumption (e.g. rice, beans, lentils, dried chilli, cumin and coriander seed), freight forwarders, biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s approved…
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Date of issue: 9 December 2025Date of effect: ImmediateAttention: Meat and meat products registered establishments and exportersPurposeThis notice provides export registered establishments with notice that the proposed 2025 legislative amendments to the meat commodity rules will commence on 9…
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31 March 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Sea Cargo Reporters of Self Assessed Clearance (SAC) consignments.
What has changed?
The purpose of this notice is to provide further advice about upcoming electronic system changes occurring within the Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment…
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