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The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (the Stockholm Convention) is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
POPs are pesticide and industrial chemicals that are…
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22 January 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and non-commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Water and…
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13 December 2019
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final pest risk analysis for brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys).
The final report recommends risk management measures to manage the biosecurity risk posed by brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) on…
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6 October 2020
Who does this notice affect?
International travellers, international vessel masters and their agents, and Australian importers and overseas exporters of high-risk plant products sent via international mail (including items posted using Express Mail Service).
What has changed?…
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Brassicaceous crop seeds for sowing import conditions review Communiqué for meeting on 11 April 2018
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, April 2018The purpose of the communiqué is to provide additional information about the brassicaceous crop seeds for sowing import conditions…
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21 June 2019
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final pest risk analysis for cut flower and foliage imports – Part 1.
The final report recommends phytosanitary measures to manage the biosecurity risks posed by thrips, mites and aphids associated with cut flower…
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Date of issue: 5 April 2019Date of effect: 22 May 2019Reference Number: MAA2019-01Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council
Department of Agriculture and Water…
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Getting out to see the world is a fantastic opportunity to explore and learn more about other cultures. However, it is important for the government to screen for pests, diseases and weeds which may have travelled with you.
To help protect our agricultural industries, unique environment…
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Through the Modern Seamless Border Clearance initiative, the department has established itself as the world leader in biosecurity innovation and in streamlining border clearance.
Australia is undertaking a ground-breaking trial using 3D x-ray technology in a biosecurity environment. The…
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1 March 2013
This Biosecurity Advice informs stakeholders of the release of the second edition of the Review of Published Tests to Detect Pathogens in Veterinary Vaccines Intended for Importation…
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