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We have completed a final report for the review of pest risk assessments for spider mites.
About the reviewWe undertake risk analyses to consider market access requests for fresh fruit commodities for human consumption from trading partners. Many of these risk…
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News and alertsSee the latest updates from the Australian Government (australia.gov.au)We continue to actively monitor and assess the dynamic COVID-19 situation. This includes any potential implications for animals.How COVID-19 spreadsThe current spread of the COVID-19 virus is due to transmission…
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Our Agency plan sets out how we will make information available under the Information Publication Scheme (IPS). The IPS is established under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).Purpose and objectivesOur IPS Agency plan outlines:the administration and structure of the Department’s…
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To assist clients in meeting the requirements of the Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements and the Non commodity information requirements policies, the department has created the following templates that can be downloaded and adapted to meet individual company/consignment…
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The impacts of climate change are already being felt by the agricultural sector with events such as drought becoming more frequent and extreme.We are committed to supporting the agricultural sector adapt and build resilience to the impacts of climate change. Our action will be guided by the…
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We regulate food imports into Australia to:protect our environment from biosecurity risksprotect consumers from food safety risks.Follow these steps to make sure you import food that meets these conditions.Check our Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) systemBefore importing food, check if:you can…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into 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…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into 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…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, April 2016This statement outlines the department’s approach to managing compliance with biosecurity conditions, but does not consider the development or…
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Food, plant material and animal products that you bring or send to Australia may introduce harmful pests and diseases that could devastate our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, and unique environment. Before these goods are allowed into the country, they are assessed by the Department of…
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