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Our National Priority Plant Pests (NPPP) list highlights the threats Australia faces from plant pests and diseases.The NPPP guides national action and investment of public funds to address these threats. This effort often has broader benefits to the system than just in preparedness for the specific…
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We publish Imported Food Notices to inform staff, clients, appointed laboratories and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) on matters relating to changes to operational requirements in the monitoring of food imported into Australia. These notices are essential for stakeholders to keep…
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Effective: 16 February 2026AttentionImporters of bivalve molluscs and bivalve mollusc products from Canada, and brokers acting on their behalf.PurposeTo provide notice of changes to import requirements for bivalve molluscs and bivalve mollusc products from Canada.Key pointsThe department has…
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Farming is a business, and drought is one of the many risks farmers face.
Check out our short video and case study below about Bundaberg farmer Joe Lyons and how his accountant helps his family business prepare for and manage through drought.
You can also find other resources to help you prepare…
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To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is celebrating the women whose scientific expertise help protect Australia’s agriculture, environment and biosecurity systems.One of those leaders is Dr Julie Pattemore, she has…
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11 February 2026 Who does this notice affect? First point of entry (FPOE) operators, vessel operators, shipping agents, importers, brokers and others. What has changed?The biosecurity FPOE determination for the Port of Broome has been amended…
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11 February 2026Who does this notice affect? First point of entry (FPOE) operators, aircraft operators, shipping agents, importers, brokers and others.What has changed?The biosecurity FPOE determination for Perth Airport has been amended…
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Animalplan launchOn 1 March 2023, we hosted a webinar to celebrate the launch of Animalplan.The webinar outlined projects that align to these Animalplan objectives:Improving Australia’s preparedness and ability to respond to emergency animal diseases.Improving Australia’s surveillance and…
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Watch our video to learn more about Australia's biosecurity system, and the challenges we face.
Video transcript
Biosecurity protects Australia from pests and diseases that could impact on our industries, environment, plants, animals and communities.
It helps keep pests and…
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