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MARS NewsA quick reference guide to Understanding the MARS Biosecurity Status Document (BSD) is now available: Quick Reference Guide: Understanding the BSD.
Using the MARS Offline form for itinerary updatesThe MARS itinerary update form is for agents and…
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We recognise and support the important role that community, farming and industry organisations play as part of the Landcare movement.
This involvement builds community capacity to sustainably manage natural resources including reducing adverse impacts and improving the condition of:
soils…
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Export Industry Advice notices 2016
DateNumberDescription21 Dec 20162016-72Business Systems Program – Rollout of the revised Electronic Plant Export Certification Training Package and Completion…
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2020–21 to 2022–23
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Good seasonal conditions and higher commodity prices have been major drivers of improved broadacre farm performance in Australia in recent years. However, farm incomes are projected to fall slightly in 2022–23 because of lower prices for most commodities and input…
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Australia's biosecurity
Exotic plant pests and diseases can damage our agriculture industries, food production and natural environment. Some could change our way of life. Thanks to our biosecurity system, Australia is free from many of the world’s most damaging plant pests and diseases.
The…
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When levies applyLevy applies to grains harvested in Australia if the person who owns them immediately after harvest:sold the grains to a business purchaserprocessed the grains themselves, orhad the grains processed by another person.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to grain if the grain is…
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Specific health risks are posed by international travellers (passengers and crew) arriving in Australia. These risks could have a devastating effect on the Australian community and economy. Effective human biosecurity practices are essential in protecting Australia from serious communicable…
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SubscribeImport Industry Advice Notices email notification system Import Industry Advice Notices RSS FeedImport industry advice notices 2025Note: Industry notices relating to biosecurity import systems (e.g. relating to outages, service disruptions and maintenance) have now been moved to a new…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2024DownloadNew vehicle pre-loading biosecurity risk guide (PDF 3.3 MB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online versionIntroductionNew vehicles pose a biosecurity risk to…
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Author: Rhyll Vallis, Nicole Byrne and Jarrad Sanderson, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is an acute mosquito-borne viral disease of humans and animals which occurs throughout much of Asia. Infections are mainly…
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