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Measures for sea containers under the khapra beetle urgent actions

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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Benefit-cost analysis of locust control operations for 2010-11

​​[expand all]​ForewordThe Australian plague locust has the potential to damage and severely impact a number of rural industries. The Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) is required to monitor and…
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Forests and timber: a field guide to exotic pests and diseases

​​ The guide aims to provide basic information on some high-risk exotic pests and diseases of forest and amenity trees and imported timber.DownloadDocumentPagesFile size Forests and…
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Biosecurity Advice 2018-26 - Biosecurity requirements for post-entry processing of salmonid products sourced from approved countries (excluding New Zealand) - Request for stakeholder comment

​10 October 2018This Biosecurity Advice invites stakeholders to provide comment on the proposed changes to the existing certification and the post-entry processing requirements for salmonid products…
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Guideline for responding to contamination by prohibited substances or materials in the organic export supply chain - (2018-01)

​Date of issue: 4 January 2018 Attention: Organic Industry Standards and Certification Council Organic Federation of Australia Organic Certifying Organisations Organic and Biodynamic Exporters Purpose This notice provides guidance in responding to unnecessary intentional use, negligent…
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RFPIPP Supplementary Information

​Regional Food Producers Innovation and Productivity Program [expand all]Supplementary information​These notes provide additional information and interpretation for the Regional Food Producers Innovation…
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Revised import conditions for Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CaLso) associated with apiaceous seed for planting

On 1 December 2021, specific measures for ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ (CaLso) on apiaceous seed for planting were removed from carrot, celery/celeriac, chervil, fennel, parsley, and parsnip seed for planting. A polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test or hot water treatment (HWT) is no…
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Future opportunities for using forest and sawmill residues in Australia

​​Authors: Peter Lock and Linden Whittle Key facts This report presents estimates of the potential production and use of harvest and sawmill residues in Australia in 2050. It provides insights into what the production and use of wood residues may look like in decades to come, once any required…
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Weekly Australian Climate, Water and Agricultural Update, 2 May 2024

Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 1 May 2024, dry conditions dominated much of Australia. Rainfall was limited to the far north, parts of the eastern and southern coasts, Tasmania, and in patchy areas in the inland Western Australia.Across cropping…
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Legislation reviews and consultation

Australia has recently reformed its illegal logging laws. The reformed Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 (Act) and Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules 2024 (Rules) are now in effect.Please visit our illegal logging page for information on the changes and links to guidance material.DownloadIllegal…
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