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The Biosecurity Act 2015 (the Biosecurity Act) explains how we manage biosecurity threats to plant, animal and human health in Australia and its external territories.
We manage biosecurity to ensure a very low level of risk. This draws a balance between protecting Australia from pests and…
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In April 2020, the Australian Government established the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) to keep global air links open in response to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
IFAM is a temporary, targeted, emergency measure to help Australian businesses deal with the COVID-…
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Dr Darryl Hardie
Dr Darryl Hardie has received the 2022 Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr Hardie has made a significant contribution to national plant biosecurity during his 47-year career at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia…
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Date of issue: 5 June 2025Date of effect: 5 June 2025Expiry: N/AReference Number: IAN 2025-02PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to inform exporters of certain products to the European Union (EU) of the publication of the country risk rating by the EU as well as further guidance and…
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Date of issue: 5 June 2025Date of effect: 5 June 2025Attention: All StakeholdersPurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to inform exporters of certain products to the European Union (EU) of the publication of the country risk rating by the EU as well as further guidance and additional FAQs…
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Date of issue: 5 June 2025Date of effect: 5 June 2025Attention: All StakeholdersPurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to inform exporters of certain products to the European Union (EU) of the publication of the country risk rating by the EU as well as further guidance and additional FAQs…
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The reviewThe Productivity Commission carried out a review of the Future Drought Fund (FDF) and released their Inquiry Report on 26 September 2023.The Australian Government is considering and addressing the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry findings. The report is helping to inform the future…
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What is the Consultative Committee on Emergency Animal Diseases (CCEAD)?CCEAD is a coordinating body providing the technical link between industry, the Australian Government, and state and territory governments for decision making during animal health emergencies.MembershipCCEAD membership…
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2 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of high-risk plant products and other stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal shipping agents…
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Scientific name: Erionota thrax
About banana skipper butterfly
The banana skipper butterfly lays its eggs on the leaves of banana plants.
The eggs hatch in 5-6 days and grow into caterpillars before maturing into…
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