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List of Plant Fibres with Alternative Conditions for Import

Publication detailsThis list is referenced in section 26(13) of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021, section 17(13) of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods – Christmas Island) Determination 2016, section 18(13) of the Biosecurity (…
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List of hitchhiker pest host countries or regions

Publication detailsThis list is referenced in sections 6 and 56 of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021, section 43 of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods—Christmas Island) Determination 2016, section 44 of the Biosecurity (…
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92-2017 - Update to disinfectant lists for approved arrangements

12 October 2017Who does this notice affect?This notice is for approved arrangements that include:Classes 5, 6, 7What has changed?Two new disinfectants have been added to the department’s broad spectrum…
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Post-mortem inspection roles of the Food Safety Meat Assessor (FSMA) in red meat processing establishments

​​Publication details Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, August 2021 This policy seeks to ensure the efficient deployment of departmental FSMAs in a manner enabling inspection activities to be undertaken consistent with the Australian Standard for the Hygienic Production and…
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Australian Government actions in response to the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Review Recommendations - September 2020 update

Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, September 2020 Update Download Australian Government actions in response to the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Review Recommendations [PDF 161 KB] If you have difficulty accessing these files, contact us for help. Online version Read…
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National Fishing Advisory Council

The National Fishing Advisory Council (NFAC) provides information and advice to the Australian Government Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on fisheries and aquaculture issues and associated national level legislation and…
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List of Overseas Authorities – Aquatic Animals for Import

Publication detailsThis list is referenced in sections 6,16 and 23 of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination). It contains overseas authorities that the Director of Biosecurity considers competent to certify that biosecurity risks associated…
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National Hitchhiker (Contaminating) Plant Pest Action Plan

 A hitchhiker (or contaminating) pest is one that can ‘hitch a ride’ into the country. They come in on containers, goods or travellers’ luggage on ships and aircraft. They can also arrive on cargo such as cars, tyres or machinery.These pests can remain hidden and undetected for a long time.…
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AWTG Communiqué February 2025

Options for the Development of National Standards and Guidelines for Animal WelfareAWTG 25-01 noted a discussion by members on next steps in the staged approach to improvements to the national standards development process. A meeting of the subgroup will be scheduled to facilitate further in-depth…
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116-2016 – Revised process for postcode delivery classification for imported shipping containers

​​9 December 2016Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers involved in the import of containerised goods destined for unpack in rural areas. BackgroundAll shipping containers destined to be…
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