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Prohibited plants and fungi

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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161-2019 - Proposed changes to the import requirements for animal fluids and tissues for in-vitro use

11 October 2019Who does this notice affect? All importers of animal fluids and tissues for in-vitro use (or in-vivo use in laboratory organisms).What will be changing?Countries (or regions) approved for…
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ABARES report highlights Australia’s growing production value

Australian agriculture is set to benefit this financial year, as the gross value of agricultural production is forecast to increase by 4%.The ABARES Agricultural Commodities and Crop Reports show a significant growth in the sector, from $82.5 billion in 2023-24 to $86.2 billion in 2024-25.Executive…
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Importing food from New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand have joint food standards and recognise each other’s food safety standards and import control systems. This allows food to be imported between the countries without border inspection.Under the Imported Food Control Act 1992, food imported from New Zealand is exempted,…
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Approved sources of Phalaenopsis spp. nursery stock from Taiwan

​​​​​Phalaenopsis spp. nursery stock can be imported into Australia either as nursery stock other than tissue cultures, or as tissue cultures (please see the department’s import conditions database BICON for conditions).Phalaenopsis spp. nursery stock other than tissue cultures can be imported from…
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National Strategy to Address Interactions between Humans and Seals: Fisheries, Aquaculture and Tourism

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, November 2006In February 2003, the Marine and Coastal Committee of the Natural Resource Management Standing Committee identified the need to address the…
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20-2016 - Submitting and processing of manual entries via email

​24 March 2016Who does this notice affect?All clients currently lodging import documentation for biosecurity assessment via email.For informationThis information is following on from 17/2016. To…
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Bringing cats and dogs into Norfolk Island from New Zealand

On 1 March 2023 we will be implementing revised import conditions for dogs and cats. See more about changes to rabies virus requirements for live dog and cat imports. If you intend to import cats, dogs or frozen canine semen into Australia you must comply with our import conditions. We provide…
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Report 229: MV Maysora - Cattle and sheep exported to Israel and Jordan in November 2022

Cattle and sheep exported to Israel and Jordan in November 2022 May 2023 Download Report 229: Independent Observer summary report on MV Maysora in November 2022 (PDF 679 KB) If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance. Voyage summary Livestock…
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Report 250: MV Brahman Express

Cattle exported to China in April 2025November 2025Report 250: Independent Observer summary report on MV Brahman Express in April 2025Download PDF - 627 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, contact us for help.Voyage summaryLivestock: 3,539 cattleVessel: MV Brahman ExpressLoading…
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