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15 December 2015Public consultation has commenced for three new draft regulations under the
Biosecurity Act 2015.
The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture and Water…
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Accrediting properties for protocol marketsAustralia’s horticulture industry operates in a highly competitive international market.Importing countries are increasingly requiring assurance of the integrity of Australian exports. Meeting the requirements of our trading partners is key to continuing…
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'Cargo containers: biosecurity aspects and procedures' details information on biosecurity requirements for risk management of containers and the cargo and packaging materials they carry. Cargo containers have many potential biosecurity risks including timber pests, soil, plant and animal matter.…
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14 February 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, and principal agents—associated with shipping or…
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24 May 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise all clients requesting plant export inspections in Western Australia (WA) of a change to the email address. This change does not apply to overtime requests for document assessment.
Summary of changes and key points
Biosecurity…
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Pre-border biosecurityThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s approach to biosecurity incorporates a variety of strategies and initiatives aimed at addressing biosecurity risks.Biosecurity measures have been established to prevent the arrival and establishment of exotic pests and…
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Period: 2017 to 2027Applies to: AustraliaThe National Aquaculture Strategy sets out how we will achieve the goal to double the current value of our aquaculture industry to $2 billion a year by 2027.Achieving an aquaculture growth target of $2 billion a year by 2027 will require strong…
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This webpage has recently been updated. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at: plantstakeholders@aff.gov.au.We have published import conditions for fresh mangosteen fruit from Indonesia. These are available on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).The decision to…
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It is common for Australian registered vessels to ply waters beyond the 12 nautical mile limit as part of their daily activities or operations. Vessels that exceed this limit and which are exposed to another conveyance (vessel or aircraft), or go to an international port will be subject to…
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This Biosecurity Advice announces the formal commencement of a review of biosecurity import requirements to consider a proposal to import fresh dragon fruit from Vietnam into Australia. The…
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