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We inspect and test food imports under our Imported Food Inspection Scheme.Our sampling procedure makes sure the correct number of samples are taken from a consignment of food when it is referred for testing.Sampling rateThe rate of sampling we apply is set out in the Imported Food Control…
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What is a 'notifiable' disease?A notifiable disease is one that must be reported to agricultural authorities.If you suspect or can confirm that an animal is showing symptoms of one of the diseases listed below, you must report it to:your local vet oryour state or territory's department of primary…
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As part of a review of our billing practices, we have identified a billing error. This error has resulted in us overcharging a number of export meat establishments for some meat export inspection activities between 2009 and 2018.
We are now offering repayments to those affected.
We engaged…
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Under the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) Agreement, World Trade Organization (WTO) members are entitled to maintain a level of protection they consider appropriate to protect life or health within their territory.
We refer to this as the Appropriate Level of Protection (ALOP).
We…
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The National Biosecurity Forum brings key stakeholders together to:discuss challenges, opportunities and innovationhear about efforts to prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from pests and diseasesstrengthen and expand partnerships.It is held every two years on behalf of the National…
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17 November 2020
Who does this notice affect?
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 are responsible…
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5 November 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the citrus industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of citrus orchards or blocks for the 2021 season.
Summary of changes and key points
Applications are now open for the accreditation of orchards or…
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11 October 2018
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the draft risk analysis report for the proposed release of the fungus Kordyana brasiliensis for the biological control of the weed, Tradescantia fluminensis (wandering trad).
This draft report proposes that the…
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19 November 2024Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections through the Biosecurity Portal using the ‘Sign in with your Digital ID’ (myID) pathway.Approved…
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6 June 2025 Who does this notice affect? Biosecurity Industry Participants who lodge import documentation for Ship Stores and Carnet. What has changed? The department is enhancing the experience for Biosecurity Industry Participants who submit import documentation for Ship…
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