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Mice and diseaseMice can carry diseases such as leptospirosis. When handling baits, dead mice or items contaminated by mice, wear gloves and protective clothing. Always wash your hands with soap and water, especially before handling food or drinks, or smoking.Watch our video featuring Australia’s…
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Australians love raising chickens and other pet birds in their backyards. However, allowing wild birds to access your chicken coop places your birds’ health at unnecessary risk.This is because migratory birds that come to Australia can carry avian influenza (or bird flu) and spread the disease.…
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24 October 2016Who does this notice affect?All importers and customs brokers who lodge import declarations and utilise the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) to submit imported cargo documentation to…
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10 April 2018PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise exporters that the interim report from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ review of the Port Terminal…
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The Department of Agriculture maintains agreed mechanisms and guidelines for the development, evaluation and communication of new tests developed in Australia and New Zealand for infectious animal…
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08 May 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of the release of instructional material for packing product post-treatment or packing Pest Free Area (PFA) product outside of the PFA.Summary of changes and key pointsThe Exports Policy: Management of plant export registered…
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15 November 2024Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?…
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14 February 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?…
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9 April 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?Following…
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7 March 2024 Who does this notice affect? 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 or shipped from target risk…
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