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Forestry measuresThe Australian Government’s A Better Future for our Regions and A Future Grown in Australia policies, establish the government’s commitment to Australia’s forest industries. They aim to strengthen, support and continue a sustainable forestry sector now and into the future.The…
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31 August 2023
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international cruise vessels in preparing for arrival in Australian territory and providing pre-arrival reporting.
What has changed?
Revised Live Plant Conveyance Log form
The…
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About Innovation PilotsThe Innovation Pilots team works with Governments, Industry and the community, as well as partnering through the Catalysing Australia Biosecurity (CAB) initiative, to test new technologies and approaches to support a strong national biosecurity system, prepare for future…
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Recent social and economic studies examining the Australian forestry sector were reviewed to identify what types of social and economic impacts have been studied, and the methods used to identify…
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31 May 2016 Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of wood-based products regulated under Australia’s illegal logging legislation (ie products imported under specific Customs…
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We are working to provide updated information relating to the reformed Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 and Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules 2024, which come into effect on 3 March 2025. Please check back regularly as we will be providing answers to common questions relating to these changes.…
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What are nucleic acids?
Nucleic acids are chemical compounds which can carry genetic information in living organisms and viruses. The two main classes of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
DNA is the genetic material found in…
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4 July 2016Who does this notice affect?The illegal logging laws affect businesses that import regulated timber and timber products of specific Customs tariff codes within Chapters 44 (wood and wood…
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17 June 2016Who does this notice affect?The illegal logging laws affect businesses that import regulated timber and timber products of specific Customs tariff codes within Chapters 44 (wood and wood…
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Timber, bamboo and related products must meet the import conditions published in our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).We have categorised the common types of timber, bamboo and related products below. This information will help you to find the most appropriate BICON case for your goods…
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