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Biological goods that have previously been imported into Australia may be subject to end use restrictions. In other words, there may be restrictions to how those goods can be used in Australia.This page outlines the process of applying to the department for approval to change the end use of…
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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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In early 2024, officers from the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer travelled to Timor-Leste to help with a large-scale canine rabies vaccination program. With rabies entering neighbouring West Timor for the first time in early 2023, the Timor-Leste Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Fisheries…
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It is a requirement of clause 45 of the Tasmanian Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) that a review of its implementation is undertaken every five years. The purpose of the review is to assess performance against the milestones and commitments in the Tasmanian RFA.Scoping AgreementThe Tasmanian RFA…
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20 March 2025Who does this notice affect?All importers and customs brokers who lodge imported cargo eligible under the Highly Compliant Importer Project (HCIP).BackgroundThe highly compliant importer project (HCIP), implemented in July 2018, is an initiative to reduce intervention for compliant…
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Australia’s world-class forestry industry on display at 30th UN FAO Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission
The Australian Government hosted a successful 30th session of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC).More than 150 delegates from the Asia-Pacific region came together in Sydney on 2-6 October to discuss forestry priorities across the region. The…
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The record-breaking streak for Australian agriculture is set to continue in 2022-23 with the sector expected to reach $90 billion this financial year.
Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said record gross value of production is expected despite the floods across eastern Australia.
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All staff are expected to behave professionally, ethically and with integrity, and to exercise their powers in a fair, reasonable, proper and lawful manner.We have a team that is responsible for the receipt, assessment and investigation of matters concerning the integrity of our staff.Our conduct…
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Office of the Chief Executive
Biosecurity Australia
GPOBox 858
CANBERRA ACT 2601
RE: Proposed Importation of Apples Ii'om New Zealand.
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This year the theme of World Soil Day is ‘Soil: Where food begins’, highlighting the importance of healthy soil as a crucial element of food production.
Assistant Secretary of National Soils Policy and Programs, Lisa Nitschke, said Australia is committed to soil health and the sustainable…
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