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Our import risk analyses are consistent with Australia’s international biosecurity obligations. This includes our obligations under the:
World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement)
International Plant Protection Convention (…
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7 July 2022
Following a marked increase in khapra beetle interceptions, in 2020 Australia introduced emergency measures to prevent its introduction through plant products and sea containers.
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the formal commencement of a pest risk analysis for…
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Date of issue: 14 June 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2022-10
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Attention
Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment - Central and Regional offices…
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6 June 2022
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Oriental melon and rockmelon fruit from Korea: biosecurity import requirements draft report.
This draft report proposes that the importation of commercially produced greenhouse-grown fresh oriental melon and…
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Date issued: 7 July 2014
Date of Expiry: Until Further Notice
Distributed to: Approved Certifying Organisations
Last Notice in the category: 2014-03
Instruction issued under: Export Control (Organic Produce Certification) Orders
Department of Agriculture
Export Organic Program details
Phone: +…
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23 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to national ABF officers and government maritime officers. Maritime officers include the Commonwealth’s Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) agency and state government’s Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ).
What has…
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9 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to state and territory ports operators and corporatised port authority entities across Australia
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) can now provide Australian state,…
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16 January 2026Who 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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Australian farmers and land managers are vital to our economy and way of life, ensuring our food security, driving innovation and sustainable practices; and supporting our rural and regional communities. However, the business of farming is becoming more challenging – as farmers and land managers…
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10 February 2026The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met on 10 February 2026 in Adelaide, South Australia. The EIC convened to progress key governance improvements, strengthen national coordination on invasive species management, and review priority work areas across the Committee and its…
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