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16 June 2023The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) (members only) met virtually on 16 June 2023. Discussions led to a range of good outcomes.Several matters were endorsed for consideration by the National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) includingThe National Feral Deer Action Plan (NFDAP)next…
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Our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) was built by the department to manage biosecurity import conditions for over 20,000 products, including plant, animal, mineral, and biological goods. BICON helps you determine if a commodity is permitted under the Biosecurity Act 2015 by providing…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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National Management Group CommuniquéHigh Pathogenicity Avian Influenza H7 – 04 February 2025On 4 February 2025, the National Management Group (NMG) agreed that the 2024 eradication programs for high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H7 had been successful. The NMG would like to recognise…
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1 April 2025 Who does this notice affect? Stakeholders associated with offshore treatment and importing Country Action List (CAL) goods (break bulk) into Australia that manage Sea Container Hygiene System (SCHS) cargo. This includes customs brokers, importers, shipping lines. …
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The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) today celebrates a milestone of 80 years of operations.Recognised for its independent and authoritative analysis that has supported the growth and sustainability of Australia’s agricultural and resource sectors, the…
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This year Australia and Malaysia celebrated 20 years of excellence and working together to grow the Malaysian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme (MAFAS).The Director General, Dato’ Nor Sam Alwi and other officials from Malaysia’s Department of Agriculture met with Australia’s Agriculture…
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Stretching from our remote north-west coastline to the islands of Torres Strait, Indigenous rangers are either on Country undertaking animal, plant and aquatic surveillance, or in the community raising awareness about the importance of biosecurity.Each year, on 31 July, we celebrate World Ranger…
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16/03/2023
Who does this notice affect?
First point of entry (FPOE) operators, airlines, aircraft operators, importers, brokers, and others.
What has changed?
A new determination for Norfolk Island Airport commenced on 16 March 2023, Biosecurity (First Point of Entry—Norfolk Island…
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9 October 2023In response to Japanese encephalitis virus being detected on the Australian mainland in 2022, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has conducted a policy review of the risk of Japanese encephalitis in horses imported from approved countries. All comments on the draft…
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