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Biosecurity Advice 2017-05 - Importation of captive non-human primates – Review of import conditions
21 March 2017This Biosecurity Advice informs stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has finalised a biosecurity risk review for the importation of captive non-human…
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We initiated the prawn imports review following an outbreak of white spot disease in 2016–17.
We have:
assessed the biosecurity risks of importing non-viable, farm-sourced, frozen, uncooked whole prawns intended for human consumption
developed proposed measures to manage the identified risks…
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OverviewRisk is reduced by limiting the time that the commodity is exposed to the pest.Examples of this measure include requiring a commodity to be packed within a certain number of hours after harvest or requiring a sea container to be treated for hitchhiker pests within a limited number of days…
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OverviewHygiene measures reduce pest populations by controlling or removing sources of infestation risk.Examples of hygiene practices include removing and destroying fallen fruit, managing alternative hosts within a registered site, and removing infected leaves or branches.Evaluating the efficacy…
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SubscribeImport Industry Advice Notices email notification system Import Industry Advice Notices RSS FeedImport industry advice notices 2016DateNo.Description14 December 2016121Commencement of Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) Vessel Assessment and…
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To celebrate the International Day of Plant Health on 12 May 2023, the Australian Chief Plant Protection Office hosted an in-person science exchange at the new Agriculture House in Canberra, chaired by the Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith. Over 100 members of the…
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21 August 2018This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh dragon fruit from Indonesia. The final report…
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29 September 2020
Who does this notice affect?
All clients submitting air cargo freight for biosecurity assessment via Cargo Reports SACs and Short Form SACs.
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The issue causing a service disruption to the Import Management System (IMS) has now been resolved.
The department…
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5 December 2016PurposeTo advise plant export clients and exporters of the cut-off dates for updates to EXDOC and MICoR during the Christmas and New Year shutdown period.Background EXDOC plant programs…
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23 August 2024Who does this notice affect?All vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international vessels arriving into NSW.What has changed?The department has revised the maritime vessel contact details for NSW on the Vessel Contacts webpage.From 23 August 2024,…
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