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Fees and charges apply to different stages of an approved arrangement (AA).They apply to:new AA applicationsAA managementAA audits (includes pre and post approval)Biosecurity fees and charges will increase with yearly indexation.Tables show the fees and charges for the financial year 2025/2026.Note…
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Transhipping refers to the movement of goods through Australia from one overseas port to another. Australian ports (air or sea) are used to facilitate the discharge and re-loading of these goods. The Department of Home Affairs defines transhipment as 'the transfer of goods…
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We represent national interests across agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries.We are a large and diverse portfolio. This includes agencies, statutory and non-statutory bodies, independent advisors and industry representatives.Our ministerThe Hon Julie Collins MP is Minister for Agriculture…
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We regularly work to provide updated information relating to the reformed Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 and Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules 2024, which came into effect on 3 March 2025.Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Australia’s illegal logging laws and the due…
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OverviewThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Cargo Consultative Committee (DCCC) is a committee for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and international trade and logistics service provider industries to consider tactical and strategic biosecurity related…
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We involve a range of stakeholders when we conduct import risk analyses.Departmental officersDepartmental officers provide a combination of experience and expertise in:risk analysis as it relates to biosecurityscience and regulationanimal and/or plant pests and diseasesindustry and/or commercial…
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Members of the Scientific Advisory Group (SAG) are independent experts who have been appointed by the Director of Biosecurity. The SAG can provide advice on our biosecurity import risk analyses (BIRAs). We can also utilise members of the SAG in their capacity as independent experts to review our…
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18 November 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to remind export clients and stakeholders of the contact numbers for Assessment Services Exports, following the decommissioning of the 1800 851 306 number. Clients should update their contact lists with the active contact numbers.Summary…
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The Australian Biosecurity Genomic Database for notifiable terrestrial animal viruses, and Antimicrobial Resistance projects aligned to AnimalplanOn 30 April 2024, we hosted a webinar about two projects aligned with Animalplan.Host: Dr Kylie Hewson, Chair of the Animalplan Steering…
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ResiduesIn agriculture, the term ‘residue’ is generally used to describe the small amounts of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, or their breakdown products, that remain in or on an agricultural product.In the broader context of food safety, a substance can be defined as a ‘contaminant’ if it…
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