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Exotic pests of timber include termites and insect borers such as beetles and wasps. These pests can arrive in timber and timber products as eggs or larvae. These pests may go unnoticed until frass (a sawdust-like substance produced by feeding wood boring insects) and holes appear or chewing sounds…
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Date of issue: 9 September 2018Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA2018-05Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council…
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We completed an import risk assessment (IRA) for pig meat in 2004.
Steps to complete this risk analysis
When we do a risk analysis, we:
start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of concern
assess and analyse biosecurity risks
develop proposed risk management…
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Department of Agriculture Notice Number: 2013/04
Date issued: 23 December 2013
Date of Expiry: Until Further Notice
Distributed to: Approved Certifying Organisations
Last Notice in the category: 2013/03
Instruction issued under: Export Control (Organic Produce Certification) Orders…
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Publication detailsAnimal Health Committee (AHC), March 2024DownloadsVet Communiqué – March 2024 (PDF 178 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Animal Health Committee (AHC) provides veterinary leadership and technical expertise for Australia’s…
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1 November 2024Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to international vessel masters, shipping agents and importers of timber and timber products.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) will commence its annual heightened surveillance…
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Publication detailsAnimal Health Committee (AHC), September 2024DownloadsVet Communiqué – September 2024 (PDF 106 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Animal Health Committee (AHC) provides veterinary leadership and technical expertise for…
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Date of issue: 8 May 2025Date of effect: 20 May 2025Reference Number: MAA 2025-03AttentionIndustry bodies – Seafood Industry Australia, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Export Consultative CommitteeSeafood Product Export EstablishmentsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry…
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14 March 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses for cucurbit species under the winter window pathway listed in the New Zealand Export Plan (NZEP).Summary of key points and changesCommodities…
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In November 2020, the department released the National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases. This is also called the Exotic Environmental Pest List (EEPL). Explore detailed information about the development and scope of the EEPL on this page.Development The…
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