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Why is gamma irradiation used?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry applies a range of biosecurity treatments to products of animal origin. The treatments available include heat treatment and gamma irradiation.Gamma irradiation is a risk management measure that may be offered for…
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DownloadNRS 2023-24 Industry brochure: Seafood - English (PDF 800 KB) If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online versionKey pointsIn 2023–24, the overall compliance with Australian standards was 99.47% for aquaculture samples and 100%…
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Dr Kylie Hewson
Dr Kylie Hewson has received a 2022 Australian Biosecurity Award in the Industry category.
Dr Hewson has a long-standing, well-established career working in the fields of animal health management and biosecurity. Dr Hewson’s network of contacts and background in biotechnological…
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When levies applyLevy applies to goat fibre harvested from a live goat in Australia if the person who owns the them immediately after harvest:sold the goat fibre, orused in Australia to produce other goods.Levy applies to goat fibre regardless of it being subjected to de-hairing, washing,…
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For goat exporter, see goat exporter charge. When export charges applyExport charge applies to goats exported from Australia, where:there is no transfer of ownership before export, orthe goats were purchased by the exporter, and the period starting on the day of purchase and ending on the day…
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When levies applyLevy applies to macropods processed in Australia at a processing establishment if they:were killed in their habitat by a shot from a firearm, andare for human or animal consumption in or outside Australia.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to macropods processed in Australia at a…
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When levies and export charges applyLevyLevy applies to turf harvested in Australia and sold by the person who owns it immediately after harvest.Export chargeExport charge applies to turf harvested in and exported from Australia.ExemptionsRecords must be maintained to confirm that the…
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The information on the pages below will assist aircraft and vessel operators, the Australian Defence Force and visiting foreign forces when entering Australia.
Vessels
Aircraft
Military
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The following guideline provides information and guidance on Australian biosecurity requirements associated with Australian Defence Forces returning to Australia from an overseas mission.Cleaning…
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We are building a stronger biosecurity system to protect Australia from the increasing risk of hitchhiker pests in sea containers and goods.
Some examples of hitchhiker pests. Top left khapra beetle, top right spotted lanternfly, bottom left giant African…
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