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16 June 2022
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the final risk analysis report for the release of the gall-inducing thrips, Acaciothrips ebneri for the biological control of the weed, prickly acacia (Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica).
The final report recommends that…
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This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the formal commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh pomelo fruit for human consumption from Vietnam.
We expect to release the draft report for public consultation in early 2024.
The commencement of this risk analysis…
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Matters to be considered by the statutory review
Without limiting the matters to be covered by the review of the Act (Review), section 53(2) of the Act stipulates that the Review must consider the following in relation to the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC):
the scope of the RIC’s…
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The third national survey of pests and weeds shows 85% land managers spent on average around $21,950 in 2022 on pest and weed species management.
Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said the results of the 2022 ABARES pest animal and weed management land manager survey demonstrates…
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18 November 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify stakeholders of updates to the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS).
Summary of changes and key points
Onshore cold treatment (OSCT) supervision and sensor calibrations can now be recorded in PEMS. This functionality…
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Effective: 29 October 2025AttentionIndustry stakeholders, including food importers and customs brokers responsible for importing food tested under the Imported Food Control Act 1992.PurposeTo advise food importers and customs brokers of a laboratory name change and a laboratory that has stopped…
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6 November 2025This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the final risk analysis report for the release of the leaf spot pathogen, Neoramulariopsis unguis-cati for the biological control of the weed, cat’s claw creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati).This final report recommends…
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17 June 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and non-commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
From 15 June 2020, the Port of Howe Island…
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27 September 2017Who does this notice affect?Importers of fresh avocado from New Zealand under tariff code 0804.40.00.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is working towards a future compliance-based operating model to increase resource efficiencies and offer cost…
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Non-commercial vessels arriving in Australian territorial seas must submit a pre-arrival report (PAR), which includes questions on biofouling management. The PAR responses help us manage biosecurity risks associated with biofouling on non-commercial vessels. Biosecurity officers…
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