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Exotic pests, diseases and weeds can hitch a ride to Australia with vessels, shipping containers and break-bulk cargo. If they establish here they can wipe out entire food crops, harm our animals and damage our beautiful environment. Some pests could even change our way of life forever.
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Animal Health Committee’s key animal health policies. These are developed by AHC Member and Observer organisations and endorsed by AHC. Disease surveillance and diagnosticsCovid testing and surveillanceSARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) diagnostic testing and surveillance in animals - 2022Sending…
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All international aircraft arriving in Australian territory must land or unload goods at a first point of entry (FPOE) landing place unless we grant permission to land elsewhere.FPOE locations are determined under section 223 of the Biosecurity Act 2015.Australian territory FPOE landing…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into 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…
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Date of issue: 17 December 2021
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA 2021-29
Related MAAs: Fish MAA 2021-16, 2021-18, 2021-23, 2021-27
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export seafood establishments
Exporters
Department of Agriculture…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 17 August 2022, low-pressure systems and cold fronts brought moderate to heavy rainfall across southern Australia. High-pressure systems over northern parts of the country resulted in clear, dry…
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Codex Committee on Sugars (Host Government – United Kingdom)
This committee has been adjourned until further notice as the main tasks of the committee have been completed. This committee…
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Use these forms when preparing non-livestock animals for export.
We provide information on preparing horses, companion animals and other live animals for export.
Notice of intention (NOI) to export
Use the NOI to apply for an export permit and health certificate.
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Notice of…
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Date of Issue: 27 May 2013
Date of Effect: Immediate
Affected Markets: Russia
Further to MAA12/06, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) provides the following update…
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We support our ministers to exercise powers under Australian law.Our secretary and employees exercise any delegated legal powers. The secretary and some employees also have their own, non-delegated powers.Find all laws we administer and matters relating to us in the Administrative Arrangements…
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