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Project 05: Sample Tracking and Reporting System enhancement

OverviewThis project redeveloped the CSIRO Sample Tracking and Reporting System (STARS) network. This aimed to enhance biosecurity and laboratory management system interoperability at both national and jurisdictional levels.The enhanced STARS network led to an improved national coordination of…
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Changes to almonds levy and export charge

Notice issued: 26 June 2025From 1 July 2025, the levy and export charge rate on almonds harvested in Australia and sold or processed or exported will change to 1.87 cents per kilogram for Almonds in shell – Nonpareil variety, 1.37 cents per kilogram for Almonds in shell – other than Nonpareil…
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195-2018 - Loading and shipment of break bulk cargo treated by suspended treatment providers during the 2018-19 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) risk season

​​24 December 2018Who does this notice affect?Clients in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers,…
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66-2020 - Notification of Phase 1 of revised import conditions for Cucurbitaceous seed for sowing commencing from 12 June 2020.

13 May 2020 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers (and their customs brokers) of the following cucurbitaceous seed for sowing (including synonyms) from all countries: Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) Cucumis melo (cantaloupe) Cucumis sativus (cucumber) Cucurbita…
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Forecasting national grain stocks in times of drought

The forecasting process for the Australian crop report. Source: ABARES Authors: Charley Xia, Amelia Brown, Benjamin Agbenyegah, Peter Collins, Matthew Miller, Andrew Cameron and Rohan Nelson Information on national grain stocks supports the efficient…
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Biosecurity Advice 2014-14 - Commencement of a review of import conditions for fresh ginger from Fiji

​​17 November 2014This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the commencement of a review of import conditions for fresh ginger from Fiji.Stakeholders are invited to make technical submissions relevant to the terms of reference for the review until 19 December 2014.Stakeholders are also…
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Biosecurity Advice 2016/02 - Draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for table grapes from Sonora, Mexico

​​​​​13 January 2016This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Draft report for the non‑regulated analysis of existing policy for table grapes from Sonora, Mexico.The draft report identifies pests that require phytosanitary measures to manage the risk to a very low level in…
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Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Streamlining Regulation) Bill 2018

The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Streamlining Regulation) Bill 2018 lapsed when parliament was dissolved in early 2019.A new Bill, the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Board and…
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Onions levy and charge

 When levies and charges applyLevyLevy applies to onions harvested in Australia if the person who owns them immediately after harvest:sold the onionsprocessed the onions themselves, orhad the onions processed by another person.ChargeCharge applies to onions harvested in and exported from…
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ABARES Stream

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) is a research bureau within the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). The ABARES Stream is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of research and…
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