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18 December 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to alert exporters of certain products to the European Union (EU) of the adoption by the European Parliament of a further a 12-18 month delay to the implementation of EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and adopted simplification measures.…
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18 December 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to alert exporters of certain products to the European Union (EU) of the adoption by the European Parliament of a further a 12-18 month delay to the implementation of EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and adopted simplification measures.…
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We completed a review of the Harvest Strategy Policy and Bycatch Policy in 2026.The Commonwealth Fisheries Bycatch Policy (Bycatch Policy) provides a framework for managing fishing-related impacts to bycatch species in Commonwealth fisheries. This is done through mechanisms that reduce bycatch,…
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In December 2023 Dr Beth Cookson was appointed Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer following the retirement of Dr Mark Schipp. Dr Cookson brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked in various operational and policy roles in the department since 2006, most recently as Deputy Chief…
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We conducted a risk analysis for the release of the leaf spot pathogen Neoramulariopsis unguis-cati for the biological control of cat’s claw creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati).We conducted the risk analysis in 2 key steps:Released the draft report of the risk analysis for the release of…
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31 July 2025This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the draft risk analysis report for the proposed release of the leaf spot pathogen, Neoramulariopsis unguis-cati for the biological control of the weed, cat’s claw creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati).This draft report…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers a range of Australian Government legislation to manage our biosecurity system, and regulate exports and imports certification. As a Government regulator, the department monitors compliance with import and export legislation…
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20 May 2008
This Biosecurity Australia Advice (BAA) informs stakeholders that Australia’s Director of Quarantine has determined a policy for the importation of King and Gentoo penguins from New…
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13 November 2018
Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked peeled prawns for human consumption, and associated industry participants and retailers.ReminderEach…
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The Product Hygiene Indicators (PHI) Program identifies a number of key performance indicators (KPIs) which when combined produce an index, the Product Hygiene Index, which is a measure of hygienic meat production at individual export establishments. The KPIs can be used within an establishment…
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