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98-2022: New Maritime Arrivals Reporting System (MARS) Pre-Arrival Report (PAR) including biofouling
14 June 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
New biofouling management requirements for vessel arrivals begin 15 June…
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The Application to Import Live Fish and Drosophila consists of the following sections:
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Importer details
Enter the name, street address, telephone number, fax number and email address of the person or organisation importing the goods into Australia. In the space provided, enter…
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Dr Darryl Hardie
Dr Darryl Hardie has received the 2022 Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr Hardie has made a significant contribution to national plant biosecurity during his 47-year career at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia…
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John ParkIn a career spanning almost 60 years, John Park has played a significant role in reforms in the Australian international trade sector with a dedication to biosecurity integrity.John began his career in 1967 with Rudders Customs Agency (who would eventually become a division of TNT),…
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PLANT PEST
The tiny adult Khapra beetle (top) and juvenile larvae (bottom) pictured on grains of rice.Credit: Science and Surveillance Group, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Khapra beetleExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A tiny beetle pest that infests stored produce such as …
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This information will assist importers when planning to temporarily import goods for an event.The Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) allows certain goods to be brought into Australia on a temporary basis for a period of up to 12 months without the payment of duty or taxes. These goods…
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ABARES Statement of…
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26 November 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2024DownloadNew vehicle pre-loading biosecurity risk guide (PDF 3.3 MB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online versionIntroductionNew vehicles pose a biosecurity risk to…
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01 November 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the citrus industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of citrus orchards or blocks for the 2023 season.
Summary of key points
Applications are now open for the accreditation of orchards or blocks to…
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