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The purpose of Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) is to provide accredited persons with regular professional development activities, relevant to the approved arrangement class 19. We develop these activities in consultation with industry.CBC activity topics may include:changes to electronic…
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All facilities that produce, prepare or store fish and fish products for export must be registered with us. This includes:Australian fish ingredient suppliersfreight forwardersmanufacturersprocessorsproducersstorage facilitiesvessels where product is packed on board for exportany establishment…
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All facilities that produce, prepare or store eggs and egg products for export must be registered with us. This includes:Australian egg ingredient suppliersfreight forwarderslaying facilities that pack product for exportmanufacturersprocessorsproducersstorage facilitiesany establishment where the…
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1 November 2018
This Biosecurity Advice announces the commencement of the risk analysis for fresh apple fruit from the Pacific Northwest States (Oregon, Idaho and Washington) of the United States of America (PNW-USA).
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) expects…
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OverviewPredicted trade volume can be considered when assessing the likelihood of entry.Examples of limited trade volume that could be considered during pest risk assessment include a commodity that has low sales or is coming from low-production countries, plants for planting that must undertake…
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Authors: Rhys Downham and Fred Litchfield
Labour is a key input to Australian agriculture and there is significant interest in understanding whether labour markets are meeting the needs of the Australian farm sector. This interest has recently been heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, which…
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Australia's state and territory governments have primary responsibility for animal welfare and laws to prevent cruelty. The Australian Government is responsible for trade and international agreements relating to animal welfare. We work with exporters to maintain international export standards.
In…
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25 May 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice applies to importers and agents. With the commencement of the new
Biosecurity Act 2015 on 16 June 2016, importers are advised of…
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8 April 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers, freight forwarders, biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s approved arrangement class 19.What is changing?Australia currently has emergency measures in place to manage the risk…
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Australia is indeed lucky: a ‘lifestyle superpower’ with competitive industries, vibrant communities, and unique landscapes and environmental assets. But unearned advantage risks complacency, and each generation needs to create the luck – and advantages – it will pass…
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