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27 November 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers of high-risk plant products, other-risk plant products (including seeds for sowing); domestic research institutions; peak industry bodies in cargo, seeds, organic and plant product sectors; international travellers; international mail recipients…
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Through industry and market access notices, the Department of Agriculture provide information to its staff, clients, appointed laboratories, agencies and partners on matters relating to changes in operational requirements and the certification of goods controlled by the department.
Dairy…
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21 December 2010
Industry Advice Notice No. 2010/31
During the Christmas and New Year period of 2010/11, AQIS offices will be either closed or manned with reduced staff and hours. Confirmed…
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To anonymously report concerns about live animal exports, call 1800 319 595 or report online.For more information, see Whistleblower hotline.We support strong animal welfare standards and believe all animals have the right to humane treatment.Animal welfare in live animal exports is regulated under…
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The Australian Government acting through Biosecurity Australia has exercised due care and skill in preparing and compiling the information in this publication. Notwithstanding, Biosecurity Australia, its employees and advisers disclaim all liability, including liability for negligence, for any…
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Download23-07: Security seal disposal process (PDF 412 KB)23-07: Security seal disposal process (DOCX 552 KB)Appendix 1: Export security seal return form (PDF 226 KB)Appendix 1: Export security seal return form (DOCX 275 KB)Appendix 2: Export security seal destruction certificate (PDF 189 KB)…
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Decision processUntil 1 May 2028 the export of live sheep by sea may continue under the Export Control Act 2020 without caps or quotas. The export regulatory requirements, including the animal welfare requirements, remain in place.Other livestock exports continue, including of live cattle and…
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20 December 2017
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of wool and woollen articles.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is currently undertaking an Import Conditions Review (ICR) to contribute to the delivery of a key initiative in the Australian Government’s…
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28 April 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?Effective immediately, enhanced regulatory measures are now in place to manage the risk of Xylella fastidiosa (Xylella) in plant hosts…
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11 April 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?The department has identified a scientific publication by Ahmad et al. (2024) reporting that the plant pathogenic bacteria, Xylella…
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