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9 December 2022
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Dragon fruit from the Philippines: biosecurity import requirements draft report (PDF 3.36 MB).
This draft report proposes that the importation of commercially produced dragon fruit to Australia from all…
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27 March 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries — including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, vessel masters, biosecurity industry participants and shipping agents.
What has changed?
Purpose
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries…
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1 July 2015This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that a draft risk analysis report has been issued, to consider a proposal for the release of the microhymenopteran parasitoid Tachardiaephagus somervillei for the biological control of yellow lac scale (Tachardina aurantiaca). The draft…
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1 July 2015This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of a draft risk analysis report to consider a proposal for the release of the cochineal insect Dactylopius tomentosus ‘fulgida’ biotype for the biological control of coral cactus (Cylindropuntia fulgida var. mamillata). The…
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John ParkIn a career spanning almost 60 years, John Park has played a significant role in reforms in the Australian international trade sector with a dedication to biosecurity integrity.John began his career in 1967 with Rudders Customs Agency (who would eventually become a division of TNT),…
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29 September 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the citrus industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of packhouses to export to protocol markets for the 2021 season.
Summary of changes and key points
Applications are now open for the accreditation…
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Publication details
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, February 2017
This report details food that was found to fail under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme during the month. For full data on activity and compliance under the Scheme refer to the six monthly Imported Food…
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When levies applyLevy applies to meat chickens hatched at a hatchery in Australia.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to meat chickens hatched at a hatchery in a financial year:if less than 20,000 meat chickens are hatched at that hatchery in that yearthat die or are destroyed, at that hatchery…
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For sheep and lambs owner export, see sheep and lambs owner export charge. When export charges applyExport charge applies to sheep and lambs exported from Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the sheep and lambs exporter charge.Who collects and paysThe export charge may be paid via a…
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OverviewThis project aims to evaluate the suitability of 3 antibody detection enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) for lumpy skin disease (LSD) surveillance and proof-of-freedom testing, in cattle and buffalo in Australia.The ELISAs will be made available for use by Australian laboratories…
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