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Rising interceptions
In 2020, Australia saw a marked increase in khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) interceptions. These tiny but hardy insects – or their remains – were found in goods they had previously not been found with, and in shipments from countries not known to have khapra beetle.…
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Foreign Direct Investment in Australian Agriculture 17 December 2024This Insights article looks at the trends in foreign direct investment in Australia’s agricultural sector, its potential benefits, community concerns about it, and the range of Australian policies that are involved in its…
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The full Exotic Environmental Pest List contains 168 exotic species, categorised into 8 biological groups. The 5-6 entries in each group with the highest biosecurity risk are included in a list of 42 species called the ‘higher-risk EEPL’. Explore these high-risk species on this page. …
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PLANT PEST
The tiny adult Khapra beetle (top) and juvenile larvae (bottom) pictured on grains of rice.Credit: Science and Surveillance Group, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Khapra beetleExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A tiny beetle pest that infests stored produce such as …
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29 April 2024Who does this notice affect?Importers and brokers of:Tea bags from all countries (0902)Raw nuts from all countries (0802.12.00.08, 0801.22.00.37, 0802.22.00.10, 0802.32.00.12, 0802.52.00.23, 0802.62.00.25, 0801.31.00.38, 0801.32.00.39)Powdered herbs and spices (0904.22.00.05, 0904.22.…
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European Carp (Cyrpinus carpio), or common carp, are an invasive freshwater pest of Australia’s inland waters.Carp populations in Australia are increasing due to favourable climatic conditions. In infested rivers, carp numbers can be as high as 90% of biomass, outnumbering native fish species. High…
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The department administers Ship Sanitation Certification (SSC) requirements on behalf of the Department of Health and aged care.Ship Sanitation Certification (SSC) is aimed at controlling the spread of international listed human diseases by controlling any vectors of these diseases that could…
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The Policy for the responsible use of AI in government (the policy) provides mandatory requirements for departments and agencies relating to accountable officials, and transparency statements. The policy sets out the Australian Government’s approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI). This page…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has entered into a collection agreement with Wine Australia. Wine Australia will collect the wine export charge on behalf of the Commonwealth from wine exporters. When export charges applyExport charge applies to wine produced in and…
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To assist clients in meeting the requirements of the Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements and the Non commodity information requirements policies, the department has created the following templates that can be downloaded and adapted to meet individual company/consignment…
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