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The Department is currently hosting a Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology (MAE) Scholar from the Australian National University, Michaela Gilbert, who during her two-year placement is contributing to animal health epidemiology projects across the department, including the Office of the…
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The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry sponsored 6 delegates from neighbouring countries to take part in two national plant biosecurity workshops this month.
Marjorie Kemoi (left)
Michelle Balfour (Right)
Image taken by Emily Lamberton
The…
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1 July 2024Who does this notice affect?This notice is relevant to pre-border biosecurity treatment providers and clients in the import and shipping industries. This includes freight forwarders, importers, and customs brokers dealing with goods that require brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB)…
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5 May 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects assistance animal handlers travelling on cruise ships between Australian ports (not leaving Australian waters), cruise line operators and pet transport agents.What has changed?The department currently grants approval for assistance dogs to…
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Date of issue: 27 September 2024Date of effect: 1 October 2024Reference Number: MAA 2024-12AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Export establishmentsExportersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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In March 2024, the Timor-Leste Government reported the first confirmed fatal human case of rabies to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health. Recognising the importance of addressing rabies at a regional level, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Importing equipment The department aims to safeguard Australia’s animal and plant health status to maintain overseas markets and protect the economy and environment from the impact of exotic pests and…
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26 June 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?The…
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Date of Issue: 23 March 2015
Date of Effect: Immediate
Attention:
Industries - Seafood
Department of Agriculture - Central and Regional offices
Affected Markets: China
Further information: Please contact Exports if you have any queries.
China’s General…
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22 April 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All importers of marine and freshwater ornamental finfish. The department will directly contact current permit holders about this change.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment will remove countries from the approved…
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