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138-2019 - The Biosecurity Act – update on the use of infringement notices across all import pathways

28 August 2019Who does this notice affect? This notice affects importers, import industry participants, the airline and shipping industries and other people bringing goods into Australia. Goods include…
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National Priority Plant Pests threats highlighted

Australia is fortunate to be free from many of the world’s most damaging plant pests and diseases that could severely impact our natural environment and agricultural industries.In early December 2024, the department, in collaboration with state and territory governments through the Plant Health…
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International forestry efforts

The department is involved in international efforts to foster the sustainable management of forests globally and combat illegal logging and associated trade. Our department aims to assist our forest industries through international engagement that benefits their interests, in turn supporting the…
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2012-42 - Plant Export Operations - Export licence for unprocessed wood

​12 September 2012 Purpose To remind exporters that in certain circumstances an export licence is required for the export of unprocessed wood (including woodchips). Background The…
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124-2023: Updates to Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS) offline forms for commercial vessels

24/05/2023 Who does this notice affect? All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels including cruise vessels, preparing for arrival in Australian territory, or reporting a voyage change. What has changed? The Maritime and Aircraft…
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229-2023: Addition of pathways for animal-based goods onto the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS)

31 October 2023Who does this notice affect?Importers, brokers, and biosecurity industry participants who import:Tanned hides and skins from all countriesUntanned or untreated hides and skins from New ZealandDried prawnsBagged marine meal which currently requires testing for animal (other than…
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Qld Regional Drought Resilience Planning project wins major award

  RDRP project team members at the Qld AIPM awards in Brisbane: (l-r) Janine Waldock, A/Manager, Drought Policy, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Ben Norling, Managing Director, The Yellow Company, Vern Rudwick, Director, Drought…
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2021-07: China: Dairy, fish, honey and edible non-prescribed goods: Chinese requirements for imported food and overseas food establishments from 01 January 2022

Date of issue: 14 July 2021 Date of effect: From 01 January 2022 Reference Number: MAA2021-07 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery…
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2021-15: China: Dairy, fish, honey and edible non-prescribed goods: Chinese requirements for imported food and overseas food establishments from 01 January 2022

Date of issue: 14 July 2021 Date of effect: From 01 January 2022 Reference Number: MAA2021-15 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery…
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2021-26: China: Dairy, fish, honey and edible non-prescribed goods: Chinese requirements for imported food and overseas food establishments from 01 January 2022

Date of issue: 14 July 2021 Date of effect: From 01 January 2022 Reference Number: MAA2021-26  Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Food and…
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