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27 February 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of plants for planting (nursery stock) and seeds for sowing which are hosts of Xylella.
What has changed?
On 16 December 2022, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry released the Draft report for the pest risk analysis for…
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2022-58 - Business Systems Program – Update to the Guideline: Supporting documents for plant exports
13 September 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the instructional material - Guideline: Supporting documents for plant exports has been updated.
Summary of changes and key points
Changes to the Guideline: Supporting documents for plant exports include:…
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07 June 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise stakeholders of changes to the Export Plan for Fresh Produce from Australia to New Zealand (Export Plan), due to new Import Health Standards by New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI).Summary of changes and key pointsThe…
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A new three year response plan for the National Tropical Weeds Eradication Program has been approved by the National Management Group on 23 June 2021.
The National Tropical Weeds Eradication Program aims to eradicate five species of exotic weeds: limnocharis (Limnocharis flava), miconia (Miconia…
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In March 2025, ABARES was commissioned to conduct an independent review into the relationship between growers and integrated producers in the Australian chicken meat supply chain.The review was to examine whether there is evidence of market failure within the industry, and if so, potential actions…
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10 May 2022PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open to export strawberries to Thailand for the 2022 season.Summary of changes and key pointsStrawberries produced and prepared in Tasmania and Western Australia are eligible to apply for…
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10 September 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies and importers of cats and dogs to Australia.
What has changed?
Staged restrictions in Victoria are continuing as a result of COVID-19. Despite restrictions, animals have…
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The government of the day proposed an Onshore Biosecurity Levy as part of the 2018-19 Federal Budget. This proposal did not proceed. This page provides information on its background and work completed regarding the proposal.
Background
A Biosecurity Imports Levy was a recommendation of the 2017…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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28 February 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported fresh produce from New Zealand and the United States.
What has changed?
This is a reminder that from 1 May 2020, the department will no longer be providing…
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