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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) takes the biosecurity risks associated with imported prawns seriously. We have released the final report for the Review of the biosecurity risks of prawns imported from all countries for human consumption (the prawn review).…
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9 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to state and territory ports operators and corporatised port authority entities across Australia
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) can now provide Australian state,…
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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 by the Department of…
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Strategic foresight provides the tools for early identification of emerging trends, for analysis and interpretation, and for developing a range of options and identifying preferred responses. Strategic…
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21 February 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All stakeholders
What has changed?
The national biosecurity strategy consultation draft is open for public comment.
This will be the Australia’s first national biosecurity strategy and will set the direction for the future of the national…
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The National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) continues to make progress toward its goal of eradicating red imported fire ants from Australia by 2032. At the September 2025 National Management Group meeting, the Program shared updates on operations, community engagement, and strategic planning.…
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On 19 September 2025 the National Management Group (NMG) agreed with advice from the Consultative Committee on Emergency Plant Pests that potato mop-top virus (PMTV) is not technically feasible to eradicate from Australia.This decision reflects several challenges:Difficulty detecting all infected…
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26 July 2019Who does this notice affect? Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including master consolidators, freight forwarders, importers, customs brokers, Biosecurity Industry…
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19 January 2024
Who does this notice affect?
Class 12.2 Approved Arrangements
Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers, and customs brokers—associated with importing goods that require BMSB treatment during the BMSB risk season (goods manufactured in…
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Salt is a natural part of the Australian landscape but can become a serious problem when carried by water to where it threatens:agricultural landinfrastructure such as roads and buildingswater resourcesthe environmental assets such as wetlandsThis process is called salinisation, and careful…
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