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19 July 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All Biosecurity Industry Participants and food importers who have premises that departmental officers may attend (for inspections, audits, surveillance or other purposes) as well as clients, couriers and other third -party agents that attend departmental…
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If you export livestock, you will need to apply for an approved arrangement (AA).What is an approved arrangement?An AA outlines each step in your preparation of livestock for export. It also describes the governance arrangements of your business.Your AA describes how your exported livestock will…
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15 November 2022Who does this notice affect?Customs brokers and importers of consignments over $1000 imported as sea cargo.What has changed?Australia’s biosecurity system is becoming more complex and like industry and the rest of the world, the department is continuing to respond to changing global…
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RatesProductLevy/charge rateAlmonds in shell – Nonpareil variety1.6 cents per kilogramAlmonds in shell – other than Nonpareil variety1.1 cents per kilogramAlmonds shelled – all variety2.13 cents per kilogramGST is not applied to Australian Government levies and charges.See full details of the…
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07 March 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) updates IAN 2021-07 issued on 25 June 2021 which provided clarification to industries and exporters about the evidence required to apply for manual export certification for non-prescribed goods (NPGs) under the Export Control Act 2020 (the Act…
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We are conducting a risk analysis for fresh decrowned pineapples for human consumption from India and Indonesia.
Risk analysis:When we do a risk analysis, we:review the science on pests and diseases of concernassess and analyse biosecurity risksdevelop…
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PLANT PEST
Longhorn beetles are identifiable by their extra-long antennae.Asian longhorn beetle is up to 3.5 cm long, black with whitespots, and attacks hardwood trees.Kenneth R. Law, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org
Longhorn beetles (exotic species)Exotic to AustraliaFeatures: Three species of wood-…
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Upcoming changesOn 28 May 2025, we are changing the current pre-export treatment and certification requirements for managing khapra beetle in high-risk plant products and sea containers imported from khapra beetle target risk countries.There will be three key changes implemented. For more…
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Australian Defence Force deployments pose a biosecurity risk to Australia through the movement of contaminated vehicles, machinery, equipment and personal items providing a route for the entry of exotic pests and disease. The following information provides guidance on Australian biosecurity…
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Date of issue: 27 March 2020
Date of effect: 27 March 2020
Purpose
The department has received a number of inquiries about how it is approaching its staffing, regulatory and operational obligations in relation to audits of export establishments and the risks posed by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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