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Live fish may only be imported for the aquarium industry trade. Live fish for human consumption, pet food, aquaculture or as household pets are not permitted imports to Australia.
Conditions for importing live ornamental fish
You need an import permit to import live ornamental fish to Australia…
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Date of issue: 5 June 2025Date of effect: 5 June 2025Expiry: N/AReference Number: IAN 2025-02PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to inform exporters of certain products to the European Union (EU) of the publication of the country risk rating by the EU as well as further guidance and…
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Date of issue: 5 June 2025Date of effect: 5 June 2025Attention: All StakeholdersPurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to inform exporters of certain products to the European Union (EU) of the publication of the country risk rating by the EU as well as further guidance and additional FAQs…
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Date of issue: 5 June 2025Date of effect: 5 June 2025Attention: All StakeholdersPurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to inform exporters of certain products to the European Union (EU) of the publication of the country risk rating by the EU as well as further guidance and additional FAQs…
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17/02/2023Who does this notice affect?All non-commercial vessel owners, operators, master’s, arriving in Australian territory to visit, stay or returning Australians.Any shipping agents who represent international non-commercial vessels arriving in Australian territory.Non-commercial vessels…
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What we’re doing to prevent LSDLumpy skin disease (LSD) is becoming established in more countries, which increases the risk of an incursion in Australia.We are monitoring the global spread of this serious disease and have been proactive in strengthening measures at our international border. We also…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is foot-and-mouth disease?
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious and highly contagious viral animal disease that affects primarily cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, camels, lamas, alpacas, deer and pigs.
FMD virus is carried by…
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Invasive pests and diseases can cause crops to fail and livestock to die. This can destroy peoples’ livelihoods.
Australia has a rigorous biosecurity system. It protects our country, countries in our region and countries we trade with.
To prevent pests and diseases from entering Australia, we…
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Social impact assessment research is part of ABARES’ applied social research and analysis. Reports have been prepared for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, other government agencies, research and development corporations, and industry bodies.
Social Assessment Handbook: A…
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Authors: Heleen Kruger, Jen Ticehurst and Alex van der Meer Simo
Summary
Engaging people from all walks of life in the monitoring and reporting of pests, weeds and diseases is called general surveillance. Instigating and maintaining general surveillance programs are no easy feat. The General…
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