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11 May 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders associated with shipping or importing goods from Indonesia.
What has changed?
There is currently an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Indonesia. Due to this change in disease status, Indonesia will be removed from the department's…
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20 April 2010
Industry Advice Notice No. G2010/05
Information Printed on Bags Consistent with Trade Description
To advise industry of the requirement for translation of information printed on…
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9 December 2016Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers involved in the import of containerised goods destined for unpack in rural areas. BackgroundAll shipping containers destined to be…
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Key features of the renewal processThere’s a section on the renewal form to update personal details, residency status and disclosure of conflict of interests.If the applicant is renewing their appointment after a five year term, they must complete the renewal application form, undertake the…
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245-2023: Management of cabotage vessels intending on loading in-ships-hold agricultural commodities
20 November 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Biosecurity industry participants, such as vessel owners, operators, shipping agents and consignees involved in the management of domestic in-ships-hold agricultural commodities (e.g., fertiliser, grain, stockfeed) on board international vessels.…
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31/08/2023
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels preparing for arrival in Australian territory.
What has changed?
On 23 February 2023, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the…
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PLANT PEST
Huanglongbing causes uneven mottling across leaves leading to the eventual death of the citrus plant.M.E. Rogers, UFL, idtools.org.
Huanglongbing and vectorsExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A bacterial disease that causes yellowing, blotchy mottling, and unseasonal leaf flushing,…
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PLANT PEST
Spongy moth infesting a tree trunk. Note the dark yellow egg masses.Karla Salp, Washington State Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org.
Spongy mothExotic to AustraliaFeatures: Medium sized moths that infest and destroy many kinds of plants; large hairy caterpillars up to 7 cm…
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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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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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