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Watch our video to learn more about Australia's biosecurity system, and the challenges we face.
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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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3/04/2023
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries — including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, vessel masters, biosecurity industry participants and shipping agents.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (…
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1/06/2023
Who does this notice affect?
All stakeholders who provide information to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) under the Biosecurity Act 2015 – including importers, customs brokers, biosecurity industry participants (BIPs), treatment providers, aircraft or vessel…
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New procedures for imported animal-based pet food through the mail will see items destroyed if they don’t pass muster.
Deputy Secretary of Biosecurity and Compliance Dr Chris Locke said the new measures were to control the risk of diseases.
“Animal-based pet food often contains high-risk…
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Date of issue: 08 February 2023
Date of effect: Immediate
Attention
Registered dairy exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders, approved export permit issuers and EDI users.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and Regional offices.
Purpose…
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Date of issue: 02 February2023
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2023- 04
Related MAA: 2022-04 and 2022-17
Attention
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery Council
Export…
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Thursday 22 June at 10amWe invite you to comment on the draft review by Monday 21 August 2023. The draft report is available for review and comment on our Have Your Say website.In response to Japanese encephalitis virus being detected on the Australian mainland in 2022, the Department of…
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22 May 2024Species: All livestockCountries: AllAttentionAll stakeholdersPurposeTo advise stakeholders that the department has published a new policy for ‘Stock on hand’ in registered establishments for livestock exports.Key pointsThe policy provides direction to exporters sourcing livestock for…
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The program has been extended. More growers will get help to buy and install protective netting. This will help them and their communities as they recover from drought and the pandemic. The expansion of the program aims to:
help growers Australia wide
build growers’ ability to handle climate…
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18 November 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of a new certification process, when exporting potatoes from Victoria to Korea. The new requirement is effective immediately.
Summary of changes and key points
The new process applies to potatoes which are…
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