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Reference: 05238/11
9 JUN 2011
Dr Colin Grant
Chief Executive
Biosecurity Australia
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601
Dear Dr Grant
Draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for…
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It is important that any locust activity is reported as soon as possible to your local biosecurity authority or department of primary industries or agriculture. Reports can be made by contacting APLC regional or headquarters offices.
You can also report locust activity to the APLC online…
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27 May 2025Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections through the Biosecurity Portal.Approved arrangements operators who will be required to view and/or…
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03 June 2025Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections through the Biosecurity Portal.Approved arrangements operators who will be required to view and/or…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, January 2023
This guideline:
outlines development of trade description requirements documented in an export-registered meat establishment's approved arrangement (AA)
supplements the approved arrangement guidelines…
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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, March 2021
Form to be completed by exporters and occupiers of registered establishments to apply for an exemption from provisions of the Export Control Rules for the products they are exporting:
as commercial…
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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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Publication detailsNovember 2024The Export Control (Meat and Meat Product) Rules 2021 require that the occupier of an establishment engaged in the preparation of meat and meat products for export has an Approved Arrangement.The purpose of the Approved Arrangement is to clearly describe those…
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OverviewThis project aims to evaluate and improve current bluetongue virus (BTV) serological capabilities in Australia to support national BTV surveillance and response activities.Project Lead: Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness; Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.Project…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is foot-and-mouth disease?
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious and highly contagious viral animal disease that affects primarily cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, camels, lamas, alpacas, deer and pigs.
FMD virus is carried by…
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