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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) has reviewed Australia’s policies for testing tomato and capsicum seed. As a result of this review, Australia’s seed testing policy has been updated by establishing a list of authorised laboratories registered to undertake…
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Environmental biosecurity requires collaboration between governments, industry, and the community. We work with a wide variety of people across Australia for good environmental biosecurity outcomes.We aim to develop strong, vibrant environmental biosecurity networks. The Australian Chief…
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Applications are now open until 18 February 2026 for the fourth round of the Traceability Grants Program.The program supports collaborative projects to drive the implementation of the National Agricultural Traceability Strategy 2023 to 2033 in its first 5 years.The Australian Government has…
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Across southern Australia, dry conditions have placed significant pressure on our farmers, small businesses, and rural communities.
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Treatments applied for biosecurity purposes are part of measures used in managing the risk of introduction of exotic pests and diseases. These treatments are only effective when conducted correctly.It is important that treatment providers in Australia (onshore) and other countries (offshore)…
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The SCHS is a voluntary biosecurity agreement that seeks to manage biosecurity risk associated with sea containers arriving in Australia from Country Action List (CAL) countries at the port of loading.Participants in the SCHS can benefit from reduced intervention on arrival in Australia. Onshore…
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10 February 2026Who does this notice affect?Importers of rice for human consumption, biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s approved arrangement class 19.2.What has changed?The department is running a verification operation on imported rice for…
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10 February 2026Who 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?…
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