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Emergency measures are currently in place to manage the risk of Xylella (Xylella fastidiosa and Xylella taiwanensis) entering Australia via imported host plants and some seed species.Australia has transitioned emergency measures to regulate Xylella hosts at the genus level, rather than family level…
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Food, plant material and animal products that you bring or send to Australia may introduce harmful pests and diseases that could devastate our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, and unique environment. Before these goods are allowed into the country, they are assessed using X-ray,…
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If you require assistance, please contact the Levies team on 1800 020 619 or email levies.management@aff.gov.au.Launch Levies OnlineFirst time lodging with usBefore you lodge your first return, you will need to register with us to receive a five-digit LRS number.To register, email levies.management…
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13 March 2026Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) is extending Australia’s emergency measures for the bacterial…
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13 March 2026Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators who will be required to view and/or update details of their Approved Arrangement via the Approve Arrangement Management Product (AAMP).Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight…
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13 March 2026Who does this notice affect?All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned maintenance period.All importers of plants, cats and/or dogs who will be required to use the Post…
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The Carp Scientific Advisory Group (Carp SAG) provides scientific and technical advice on the Carp Biological Control Program. The Carp SAG develops research activities, provides advice, and considers research results.The Carp SAG is made up of representatives from all affected states and…
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Enhancing Australia’s environmental biosecurity is the responsibility of the Australian Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer (ACEBO).On this page, learn how the ACEBO is working to improve environmental biosecurity outcomes.Discover why environmental biosecurity is everyone’s…
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Pest animals and weeds have significant negative impacts on agriculture and our natural environment. They also can impact cultural sites and can spread disease.Managing negative impacts An established pest, weed or disease may be widely distributed across Australia or confined to specific…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released a discussion paper exploring First Nations’ economic participation in the sector.The discussion paper seeks views on opportunities and barriers affecting First Nations peoples and businesses across the sector.It builds on feedback…
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