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7 May 2014
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that a policy recommendation has been made to not allow release of the tortricid moth Cydia succedana for the biological control of gorse (Ulex europaeus). Release of Cydia succedana has not been recommended due to the identification of…
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10 December 2013
Purpose
To advise industry and Authorised Officers that new procedural resources for the inspection of hay and straw are now available on the Department of Agriculture website.
Background
The Plant Export Operations Manual (PEOM) and associated Work Instructions for hay and…
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All military vessels arriving in Australia must undergo a routine vessel inspection by a biosecurity officer at their first point of entry into Australian territory (unless invoking sovereign immunity).…
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9 February 2024
Who does this notice affect?
Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.
What has changed?
Consignments of fresh cut flowers and foliage found to be infested with live insect…
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21 February 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders and biosecurity industry participants (approved arrangement and compliance agreement holders) vessel masters and shipping agents.Changes to regulatory charging in 2025-26The department…
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The 2024 “Caring for Country Music Competition” has received 20 entries from Northern Territory musicians, with a focus on connecting people with biosecurity messaging in a fun, interactive and engaging way.Residents of the Northern Territory were invited to enter the competition under the…
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9 January 2025Who does this notice affect?Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.What has changed?Consignments of fresh cut flowers and foliage found to be infested with live insect pests have…
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Bulman School from the Big Rivers region in the Northern Territory have won $2,500 in the School award category of this year’s Northern Australia People Capacity and Response Network (NAPCaRN) Caring for Country Music Competition.Their entry stood out because of their creative promotion of key…
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03 June 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise applications are now open for the registration of processing and packing facilities handling fresh vegetables intended for export to China.Summary of changes and key pointsApproved export registered establishments (REs)…
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Large producers of Agaricus mushrooms may apply to use the alternative payment method.If your application is approved, you will be able to pay the levy in equal monthly instalments over the year based on the maximum amount of mushroom spawns you are required to pay levy on in a financial year -…
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