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17/02/2023
Who does this notice affect?
Biosecurity Industry Participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s class 19.1 non-commodity for containerised cargo clearance (NCCC) & class 19.2 automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM) approved arrangements.
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The arrival of the Year of the Rabbit on 22 January is a reminder to be biosecurity aware this Lunar New Year.
Acting Secretary of the Department and acting Director of Biosecurity, Dr Chris Locke, said Lunar New Year gifts could be stopped at the border as they may pose an unacceptable risk to…
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The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) has seconded four staff to work overseas – one at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Samoa and three at the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) headquarters in France.
These secondments build on the Australian Government’s…
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Grants to realise big ideas for agriculture from young rural innovatorsCongratulations to our 2022 Science Award winners!Congratulations to Dr Stephanie Kerr from the Queensland University of Technology who was awarded the ultimate honour of the Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia’s…
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Date of issue: 5 August 2024Date of effect: 5 August 2024Expiry: 19 August 2024Reference Number: IAN 2024-08AttentionExperts in algae, aquaculture, biology, trade, and organic and bio-dynamic production practices, including scientists or other professionals with organic algae, marine plant or…
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Non-commercial vessels arriving in Australian territorial seas must have the option to submit a non-commercial vessel pre-arrival report (PAR) which includes questions relating to the biofouling management practices on the vessel.The responses provided in the PAR will inform the department's…
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Do you want to join our team of Junior Biosecurity Officers? You took the first step. Well done!How to be a Junior Biosecurity OfficerLook out for pests or diseases in food, gifts, mail, luggage, or other items! Tell your family and friends if you see anything.Frankie is our biosecurity detector…
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25 March 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry and authorised officers (AOs) of updates to the instructional material for the inspection of prescribed grain and plant products for export.Summary and key pointsThe following instructional material has been updated on the…
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Only approved zoos, aquariums or wildlife parks can import exotic or unusual animals for zoological, breeding or conservation purposes.
Importing zoo animals - step-by-step guide
This step-by-step guide will help you understand the requirements for importing zoo animals.
Please read the…
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28 September 2018Who does this notice affect? Importers and brokers of sea containers and break bulk cargo from countries listed on the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ County Action List…
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