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The fumigation of cargo entering Australia is one of the best defences we have against hitchhiker pests that could be present in consignments from overseas.On 1 May 2025, version 3.0 of the methyl bromide fumigation methodology will come into force.The new version of the methodology sets out the…
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Keep an eye out for our frontline biosecurity staff boasting a fresh new look.From today, all staff working in frontline regulatory roles will wear a new uniform that not only gives our workforce a smart and modern look but clearly identifies us as a national regulatory agency.Deputy Secretary of…
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Date of issue: 26 August 2022
Date of effect: Immediately
Reference Number: MAA2022-27
Attention
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee
Export dairy establishments
Registered exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment…
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10 June 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects stakeholders in the import biosecurity treatment industry, customs brokers and, related biosecurity industry participants particularly fumigators who hold an approved arrangement under Chapter 7 of the Biosecurity Act 2015 that…
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Date of issue: 3 March 2022
Date of effect: 10 March 2022
Reference Number: MAA2022-01
Attention
Industries—Industry bodies – Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export registered establishments
Exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment — Central and Regional offices…
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25 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including treatment providers, vessel masters, freight forwarders, biosecurity industry participants, importers, customs brokers, principal shipping agents, and any other operators in the sea container…
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13 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Some importers of marine and freshwater ornamental finfish
What has changed?
As advised in Industry Advice Notice 76-2021, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment will remove countries from the approved country lists for marine and…
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Date of issue: 28 April 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2022-10
Related MAAs: 2021-30, 2021-33, 2021-42, 2021-53, 2021-47, 2021-49, 2022-01, 2022-08
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council – Dairy Export Industry Consultative…
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Importation of cats and dogs from Middle East conflict-affected areasIf you and your pets are currently impacted by the Middle East conflict, please contact the department for advice on your specific situation, by phone on 1800 900 090 or via email at imports@aff.gov.au.Cats and dogs which do not…
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Chemicals subject to the Stockholm and Rotterdam ConventionsOn 18 August 2004, Australia became a party to two international agreements relating to the trade of certain hazardous chemicals. These agreements are the:Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)Rotterdam Convention on…
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