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Cattle exported to China in January 2024July 2025DownloadReport 243: Independent Observer summary report on MV Ocean Swagman in January 2024 (PDF 365 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Voyage summaryLivestock: 7,244 cattleVessel: MV Ocean…
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Do you want to join our team of Junior Biosecurity Officers? You took the first step. Well done!How to be a Junior Biosecurity OfficerLook out for pests or diseases in food, gifts, mail, luggage, or other items! Tell your family and friends if you see anything.Frankie is our biosecurity detector…
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Asian honey bees (Apis cerana) were detected in 2007 in the Cairns area of Queensland. Eradication was attempted but the bees became established and have since been found in Cairns, at Mareeba and Lake Eacham, and as far south as Innisfail. Most Asian honey bee detections have been in the city…
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October 2024The Sheep and Goat Traceability Task Force (the taskforce) continues to meet regularly to consider matters related to the national implementation of individual electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats.National eID implementationRegular updates on jurisdictional and industry…
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The roadmap describes how we plan to develop the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS), informed by broad consultation. Keep checking this page for updates as the AAWS is developed. Pathway to AAWS development
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28 October 2024Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of:Herbal tea bags from all countries (0902)What has changed?Herbal tea bags will be managed on the CBIS under a new documentation trialThe department is expanding CBIS onto document-controlled pathways, commencing with a trial on…
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4 December 2024Who does this notice affect?Industry representatives and members of the public involved in human biosecurity related imports.What has changed?The department has revised the current ‘Arrivals’ contact email address for human biosecurity related matters (arrivals@aff.gov.au). The new…
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2 December 2024Who does this notice affect?All vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and cruise vessels arriving in Australian territory.What has changed?Currently all waste discharged from international vessels is managed as biosecurity waste…
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22 November 2024Who does this notice affect?All international airline operators, ground handlers, airport operators and international airline representatives.What has changed?The department has revised the current aircraft ‘Arrivals’ contact email address. The new email is Conveyance.Aircraft@aff.…
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Cattle exported to Indonesia in November 2024July 2025DownloadReport 247: Independent Observer summary report on MV Greyman Express in November 2024 (PDF 326 KB)Voyage summaryVessel: MV Greyman ExpressLoading location and date: Townsville, from 8 to 9 November 2024Vessel departure location and date…
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