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23 July 2018Who does this notice affect?Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing goods that require increased…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 8 Japan quotas including poultry. These quotas were put in place by the Japan–Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA) and allow Australian exporters to export specific quantities of poultry to Japan at reduced tariff rates.…
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Steps to complete this risk analysis
When we do a risk analysis, we:
start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of concern
assess and analyse biosecurity risks
develop proposed risk management measures, if required
consult the public on the draft report…
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Getting out to see the world is a fantastic opportunity to explore and learn more about other cultures. However, it is important for the government to screen for pests, diseases and weeds which may have travelled with you.
To help protect our agricultural industries, unique environment…
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Disembarking crew
Increased intervention and a stronger enforcement approach is currently in place to keep African Swine Fever (ASF) out of Australia. Passengers and crew must not remove jerky, biltong and other pork products from the vessel. See Keeping ASF out of Australia.
The department…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry develops policies to allow for the safe importation of animals, their genetic material and other animal products.These policies are based on biosecurity risk analyses completed by the department. These analyses consider the biosecurity risk…
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25 September 2018PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the new legislation around how the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources regulates certain growers, packhouses and…
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Review completed
The government committed $5 million over four years for the department to review existing arrangements and implement improvements for a strengthened national approach to marine pest biosecurity. This commitment was part of the government’s policy for a more competitive…
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7 March 2024
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the final report for Passionfruit from Vietnam: biosecurity import requirements.
The final report recommends that the importation of commercially produced passionfruit to Australia from all commercial production areas…
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Report SummaryFoot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is one of the most contagious of animal diseases. Animals may be infected by inhalation or ingestion. Ruminants are especially sensitive to infection via the…
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