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2 April 2024Who does this notice affect?All customs brokers, importers, self-reporting importers, freight forwarders of goods AUD$1,000 or less in value.What has changed?A new biosecurity cost recovery charge will commence from 1 July 2024 – referred to as the Biosecurity Self Assessed Clearance (…
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16 May 2024Who does this notice affect?Pre-border biosecurity treatment providers and clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers, and customs brokers associated with importing goods that require brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) treatment during the BMSB…
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Date of issue: 03 May 2024Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA2024-04Attention:Organic operators and exporters, organic certifying bodies, industry bodiesDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices Purpose:This Market…
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Animal diseases and pests are dynamic – as we have seen in recent years with the emergence and spread of diseases around the world. Strategic foresight is not just a concept but a critical tool for identifying emerging issues, and thereby supporting our preparedness and resilience.The Office of the…
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Caused by Pseudocercospora fijiensis
What to look for
Narrow, rusty, reddish-brown streaks on the undersides of banana leaves and smaller corresponding streaks on the upper surface.
What you can do
Do not move plants, plant material, fruit (particularly bananas) or soil out of the…
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Date of issue: 17 October 2024Date of effect: 17 October 2024Reference Number: MAA 2024-14AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australian Honey Bee Industry CouncilExport establishmentsExportersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and…
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International capacity development specialists representing multiple areas of the department had a busy October undertaking several biosecurity scoping missions and delivering technical training activities across the Asia-Pacific region. These capacity building and engagement activities are an…
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Date of issue: 14 April 2025Date of effect: 14 April 2025Reference Number: MAA 2025-02AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery CouncilExport establishmentsExportersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional officesPurposeThis Market Access…
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10 March 2025Who does this notice affect?All internal and external stakeholders who may require Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulatory services across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. What has changed?Communities across south-east Queensland and…
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Date of issue: 12 November 2024Date of effect: 26 November 2024Attention:Registered export manufacturing establishmentsRegistered exporters, agents, and approved export permit issuersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and Regional…
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