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3 September 2012
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of a policy review and revised biosecurity requirements for the importation of commercial rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) from certain…
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Date of issue: 7 June 2023
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2023-09
Attention:
Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food and Grocery Council
Exporters
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices
Purpose:
This Market…
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Date of issue: 7 June 2023
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2023-06
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export seafood establishments
Exporters
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) takes the biosecurity risks associated with imported prawns seriously. We have released the final report for the Review of the biosecurity risks of prawns imported from all countries for human consumption (the prawn review).…
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On the International Day of Plant Health on 12 May we celebrate the depth and diversity of plant science undertaken to protect Australia’s plant health and biosecurity at a special science exchange event at Agriculture House in Canberra, hosted by Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr…
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The 90th General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) took place in Paris between 21 and 25 May 2023. It was the first meeting to be held in person since 2019 and brought together representatives from over 180 member countries. Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark…
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18 July 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Importers (including air and sea passengers and crew) of fresh mustard stick and fresh betel leaf (Piper betel), freight forwarders, brokers, biosecurity industry participants who hold an approved arrangement, Pathway Operations – Air & Sea Travellers…
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17 October 2023
We invite you to comment on the draft review by 4pm on 15 December 2023.
The draft report is available for review and comment on our Have Your Say website.
Have your say
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has conducted a review of the biosecurity risks…
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We have completed the final report of the import risk review for dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media.
Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of…
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From an inconspicuous looking building in the heart of Canberra’s industrial area Fyshwick, the Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC)* monitors an area covering approximately 25% of the Australian mainland. With support of radar, light traps, out-posted field surveillance officers and reports…
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