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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) takes the biosecurity risks associated with imported prawns seriously. We have released the final report for the Review of the biosecurity risks of prawns imported from all countries for human consumption (the prawn review).…
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18 July 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Importers (including air and sea passengers and crew) of fresh mustard stick and fresh betel leaf (Piper betel), freight forwarders, brokers, biosecurity industry participants who hold an approved arrangement, Pathway Operations – Air & Sea Travellers…
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Date of issue: 28 November 2022
Date of effect: 20 January 2026
Reference Number: MAA2022-19
Related MAAs: N/A
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Industry Australia
Export establishments
Exporters, AEPI and…
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New import conditions will help protect Australia against khapra beetle, a highly invasive pest that poses a major threat to Australia’s grains industry.
Head of the Biosecurity & Compliance Group within the department and Chair of the National Biosecurity Committee, Deputy Secretary Mr Andrew…
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8 July 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels for the purposes of biosecurity reporting for arrival in Australian territory.
What has changed?
Biosecurity directions and advice for…
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What is a meat export licence?A meat export licence grants the holder permission to export specific types of meat overseas for a 12 month period.Who requires a meat export licence?Exporters of edible meat, offal (including casings) and or meat products of cattle, sheep or goat are required to hold…
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4 March 2025This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the final report for the import risk review for Dairy products for human consumption. All comments on the second draft report for this risk review (Animal Biosecurity Advice 2024-A05) have been considered in the…
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11 April 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?The department has identified a scientific publication by Ahmad et al. (2024) reporting that the plant pathogenic bacteria, Xylella…
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28 April 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?Effective immediately, enhanced regulatory measures are now in place to manage the risk of Xylella fastidiosa (Xylella) in plant hosts…
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Primary producers affected by drought or natural disastersThe Australian Taxation Office can help farm businesses affected by drought and other natural disasters with:more time to paywaiving penalties or interest charged at a time you were affected by droughtpayment plans with interest free…
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