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MARS communications and training materials

MARS NewsA quick reference guide to Understanding the MARS Biosecurity Status Document (BSD) is now available: Quick Reference Guide: Understanding the BSD. Using the MARS Offline form for itinerary updatesThe MARS itinerary update form is for agents and…
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Biosecurity questions and answers

[expand all]What’s the difference between the Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry protects Australia from exotic pests and diseases, while the Australian Border Force intercepts illegal goods, such…
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Dragon fruit from Vietnam

​​​​​Review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh dragon fruit from Vietnam The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) has completed the review of biosecurity import…
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Improved access to agricultural and veterinary chemicals program

The Australian Government has committed $33.8 million over 15 years (2014-2029) to help farmers gain improved access to safe and effective agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals, and assist them in producing food for Australia and the world.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Country Handle with Care - Costa and dirtgirl Tackle Biosecurity

Costa and dirtgirl Tackle Biosecurity ABC TV eco-warriors dirtgirl, scrapboy and Costa the Garden Gnome, along with some of our Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy (NAQS) officers get together in Country - Handle with Care, a new seven episode video series, as they travel through northern…
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Reproductive material

Export of animal reproductive material Under Australia's Export Control Act 2020 and the Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021, an Export Permit and Health Certificate issued by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is required to export all animal reproductive…
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Approved methods for microbiological testing of meat and meat products

DownloadApproved methods for microbiological testing (PDF 446 KB)Approved methods for microbiological testing (DOCX 78 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Amended April 2025The following is a list of Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Annex with FSANZ on imported food

Download Document Pages File size Annex with FSANZ on imported food PDF 8 490 KB If you have difficulty accessing this file, please visit web accessibility. Online version ​An arrangement for coordination of procedures and communication of…
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Indicator 6.2b: Investment in research, development, extension and use of new and improved technologies (2024) - Supporting information

This is Supporting information for Indicator 6.2b, published October 2024.Industry definitionsThe Australian forestry and forest products industries are defined according to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC) 2006. The forestry industry is equivalent to…
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2025-11: REMINDER: Transition of NEXDOC – Other Goods to all markets (excluding China, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea) are transitioning to NEXDOC on 7 April 2025

Date of issue: 2 April 2025Date of effect: 7 April 2025Attention:Exporters of Other Goods (processed foods, ingredients, beverages, vitamins and supplements, cosmetics and personal care products, animal feed (non-meat derived), edible rendered animal fats and oils, fertilisers, shells), agents and…
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