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The Australian Government is working with our Pacific neighbours to improve trade and biosecurity in the region. We are better together and can achieve more this way.
Together we can:
stop the spread of pests and diseases
maintain, and expand market access opportunities
secure sustainable…
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If you want to bring your cat or dog to Australia, you may need to apply for an import permit. Cats and dogs from some countries or territories do not need a permit.Read the right step-by-step guide for importing your cat or dog.Before you startYou will need to allow at least 6 months to complete…
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Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures are biosecurity measures designed to protect human, animal or plant life or health from:the introduction, establishment and spread of pests and diseasesadditives, toxins and contaminants in food and feed.These measures are governed by the World Trade…
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01 November 2024Meeting CommuniquéCommonwealth, state, and territory agriculture ministers met virtually on Friday 1 November 2024. It was the first meeting chaired by Minister Julie Collins, appointed to the position of Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in July 2024, and it was the…
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All entities operating an approved arrangement must pay the annual charge each financial year.This includes suspended approved arrangements, and approved arrangements that are revoked (cancelled) within the financial year. No reduction or refund applies to revoked approved arrangements.Information…
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Phalaenopsis spp. nursery stock can be imported into Australia either as nursery stock other than tissue cultures, or as tissue cultures (please see the department’s import conditions database BICON for conditions).Phalaenopsis spp. nursery stock other than tissue cultures can be imported from…
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Guide to using the glossary
This glossary contains common terms, acronyms and definitions that relate to approved arrangements. It is subject to review on a regular basis.
Definitions that are not contained within this glossary can be found in the Biosecurity Act 2015 (the Act) or in…
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We have developed guidance material to assist importers and processors of regulated timber products understand and meet their due diligence requirements under Australia’s illegal logging laws.The Due Diligence Toolkit for processors is available to download on our Resources for Processors webpage.…
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Recent changesOn 28 May 2025, we updated the pre-export treatment and phytosanitary certification requirements for high-risk plant products and sea containers subject to khapra beetle target measures.Three key changes were implemented. For more information, refer to the:Import Industry Advice…
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The following indicators provide information that can assist in monitoring the social and economic impacts of the forest industry on the people who depend on forestry for their livelihood, by analysing…
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