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5 May 2023
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies, preparing veterinarians, and importers of cats and dogs to Australia from countries other than New Zealand and Norfolk Island.
What has changed?
This advice supersedes the…
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We are working to provide updated information relating to the reformed Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 and Illegal Logging Prohibition Rules 2024, which come into effect on 3 March 2025. Please check back regularly as we will be providing answers to common questions relating to these changes.…
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All vessels pose some risk to Australia’s marine biosecurity.
Biofouling occurs when organisms attach and grow on the submerged parts of a vessel such as the hull, propellers and rudder.
Vessel biofouling and ship ballast water can introduce exotic marine species into Australian waters. Once here…
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A new season of Border Security – Australia’s Front Line will be on air from Wednesday 2 August.
The factual reality TV series shows our biosecurity officers working to stop biosecurity risks at the border while educating audiences about Australia’s biosecurity system.
Aired in more than 150…
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ABARES provides research and evidence-based economic advice on agricultural trade and cross-border issues to government, the Australian community and other stakeholders. Our work addresses medium to longer term issues, with implications for policy priorities.
ABARES uses a variety of tools to…
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As the regulator, we are committed to continuous improvement. We have several live animal export reform activities in progress. These are designed to:
increase the efficiency, effectiveness and responsiveness of our regulatory administration
increase the transparency of our regulatory…
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Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
Series 2 Episode 7
Host: Casey Baines
Guest: Sarah Tibbetts
Sarah first worked as a kennel hand, assisting the biosecurity detector dog program. She has since joined the department, has progressed her career and is now a technical supervisor…
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Australia’s illegal logging law reformsAs of 3 March 2025, Australia’s illegal logging laws have changed. Importantly, this includes changes to due diligence requirements for importers and processors of regulated timber and timber products.The Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012 has been updated…
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Agricultural Innovation—A national approach to grow Australia’s futureFollowing a collaborative stakeholder engagement process, Ernst and Young have developed the shared vision for agricultural innovation. Realising the vision for Australia’s agricultural innovation system will allow us to harness…
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Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
Series 2 Episode 8
Host: Casey Baines
Guest: Leanne Kendra
Leanne joined the department and the detector dog program at a very interesting time in 2009, when the program was transitioning from beagles to Labradors. She outlines some of the…
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