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2016-05 - Horticulture Exports Program - Persimmon exports to Thailand 2016 registration application
For growers, packhouses and treatment facilities5 February 2016PurposeTo advise that applications are now open for growers, packhouses and treatment facilities to apply for the export of persimmons to…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the movement of all vessels, goods and passengers from the Torres Strait under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
This includes the monitoring of vessels arriving on mainland Australia from designated biosecurity zones in the Torres Strait,…
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The project to include imported food safety requirements in our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) was completed on 14 June 2025. These requirements will continue to be available on Import requirements by food type for a transition period.Subscribe to our imported food email list to be…
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A new cohort of 5 Nuffield Drought Resilience Scholars will help further research into drought resilience, fostering Australia’s commitment to climate-smart agriculture and international collaboration in addressing drought challenges.Announced this week, the scholarships have been awarded under the…
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17 October 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders involved in the biosecurity clearance of sea freight containers imported into Australia that are unpacked at rural locations. This includes:customs brokersimportersclass 14.4 - Rural tailgate inspection approved arrangement (AA) holders.What…
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New plant export legislation commenced on 28 March 2021. The new export legislation consists of the Export Control Act 2020 and the Export Control Rules 2021. The Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021 (Plant Rules) set the specific requirements for the export of plants and plant…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, July 2017Prawn consignments that were imported prior to the suspension on 9 January 2017 are subject to certain biosecurity…
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7 October 2015PurposeTo call for applications for approval of orchards, packhouses and treatment facilities for export of stone fruit to Thailand and Taiwan for the 2015/2016 season.Key points The…
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245-2023: Management of cabotage vessels intending on loading in-ships-hold agricultural commodities
20 November 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Biosecurity industry participants, such as vessel owners, operators, shipping agents and consignees involved in the management of domestic in-ships-hold agricultural commodities (e.g., fertiliser, grain, stockfeed) on board international vessels.…
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31/08/2023
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels preparing for arrival in Australian territory.
What has changed?
On 23 February 2023, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the…
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