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Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation

​Reference: 05238/11 9 JUN 2011 Dr Colin Grant Chief Executive Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Dear Dr Grant Draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for…
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Importing and processing timber products – Australia’s illegal logging laws

Australia’s illegal logging law reformsAs of 3 March 2025, Australia’s illegal logging laws have changed. Importantly, this includes changes to due diligence requirements for importers and processors of regulated timber and timber products.The Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 has been updated…
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Current accredited veterinarians

If you are an Accredited Veterinarian (AAV), you must keep up to date of any changes to your requirements as an AAV. You must maintain your veterinary registration in the state or territory you work in.Renew or vary your accreditationAccreditation is valid for up to 5 years from the date of notice.…
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Communiques

We publish communiques:on behalf of our ministerial forums and industry groupsto provide updates on ongoing issuesMinisters’ forumsAgriculture Ministers’ MeetingThe Agriculture Ministers' Meeting consists of Australian and state and territory agriculture ministers. They work collaboratively on…
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Wool levy and export charge

 When levies and export charges applyLevyLevy applies to wool harvested from a live sheep or lamb in Australia if the person who owns it immediately after harvest:sold the wool, orused the wool in Australia in the production of other goods.Export chargeExport charge applies to wool harvested…
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Dragon fruit from the Philippines

We have completed the risk analysis for dragon fruit from the Philippines. We will now verify that the Philippines can meet the import conditions. Risk analysis When we do a risk analysis we: review the science on pests and diseases of concern assess…
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Limes from Mexico

A review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh Persian lime fruit from MexicoWe have completed the risk analysis for fresh Persian lime fruit (Citrus latifolia) from Mexico. We will now verify that Mexico can meet the import conditions. Risk analysisWhen…
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Rabies Awareness – Keep a TopWatch!

We have developed a rabies awareness animated video. The video has been driven through the recommendations from the University of Sydney research into managing the risk of rabies incursion in Papua New Guinea and Charles Darwin University research developing culturally appropriate rabies…
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Travelling to Australia

Harmful pests and diseases may arrive with travellers coming to Australia.We screen incoming air and cruise travellers and baggage to protect against this risk. We use X-ray machines, detector dogs, physical inspection and questioning.If you are travelling to Australia, check what to do:before you…
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16-2021: Continued reduction in cleaned and pre-inspected used vehicles to Australia from the Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Centre (JEVIC)

29 January 2021 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to Approved Arrangements, terminal operators, importers, and brokers for imports of all goods. Background The department has been advised by Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Centre (JEVIC) that cleaning and pre-inspection…
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