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Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni 'Qfly') and Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata 'Medfly') are among the world’s worst horticultural pests, affecting a wide range of plants throughout Australia.
The Australian Government through the Department of Agriculture, Water and the…
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6 April 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All shipping agents or operators of maritime conveyances who will be required to report pre-arrival information during this planned outage.
Information
To support system maintenance, the Maritime Arrivals Reporting System (MARS) will be unavailable from…
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10 February 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All importers of plants, cats and/or dogs who will be required to use the Post Entry Biosecurity System during this planned outage.
Information
Due to system maintenance, the Post Entry Biosecurity System will be unavailable from 23:00 Friday 12…
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15 February 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients required to use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) System during this planned maintenance period.
Information
Due to scheduled maintenance, the Department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON)…
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Watch farm biosecurity videosThe 2007 equine influenza (horse flu) outbreak in Australia was a timely reminder of why biosecurity is both beneficial and necessary. Regardless of whether you own a large or small property, you are responsible for keeping your animals, plants/crops free from weeds,…
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Date of issue: 29 January 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2021-05
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies, Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central and Regional offices…
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13 May 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of goods subject to biosecurity intervention who may be interested in participating in a trial of new supply chain arrangements for imported cargo.
The trial was announced on 20 April 2021 in a joint release by the Minister for Agriculture,…
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Date of effect: 10 August 2023
Attention
Food importers and their customs brokers.
Purpose
The purpose of this notice is to raise awareness of a video that has been published on the department’s website to provide information on virtual label and visual inspections for eligible imported food.…
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