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International fishery management arrangements

​​​​​Chapter 20: International fishery management arrangements H Patterson Figure 20.1 Areas of competence for regional fisheries management organisations Notes: CCAMLR Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources. CCSBT Commission for the Conservation of Southern…
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First points of entry and non-first points of entry

Under the Biosecurity Act 2015, all international vessels and goods become subject to biosecurity control when they enter Australian territorial seas.If your vessel is subject to biosecurity control, you can only enter Australia at ports that are first points of entry (FPOE). This is unless we have…
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Export Industry Advice Notices – Plant Export Operations 2023

Export Industry Advice notices 2023 Date No. Description 12 December 2023 2023-78 Plant Export Operations – Export systems expected maintenance outage 11 December 2023 2023-77 Plant Exports – 2023/2024 Christmas and New Year closure arrangements…
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Importing nucleic acid (genetic material), including synthetic nucleic acid

Frequently Asked Questions What are nucleic acids? Nucleic acids are chemical compounds which can carry genetic information in living organisms and viruses. The two main classes of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). DNA is the genetic material found in…
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1.1a.ii Forest area by tenure (2023) - Supporting information

This is Supporting information for Indicator 1.1a.ii Forest area by tenure, published December 2023.1.1a.ii Forest area by tenure is one of four parts of Indicator 1.1a Area of forest by forest type and tenure.Methodology for determining the tenure of Australia’s forestsThe method used to determine…
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Indicator 3.1a: Scale and impact of agents and processes affecting forest health and vitality (2024) - Supporting information

This indicator identifies the scale and impact on forest health of a variety of processes and agents, both natural and human-induced. Through the regular collection of this information, significant changes to the health and vitality of forest ecosystems can be monitored and measured.This is…
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Indicator 7.1e: Capacity to conduct and apply research and development aimed at improving forest management and delivery of forest goods and services (2024)

This indicator reports on the scientific understanding of Australian forest ecosystem characteristics and functions needed to underpin sustainable forest management. Research, inventory and the development of assessment methodologies provide the basis for sustainable forest management.This is the…
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204-2023: Changes to commercial vessel Pre-Arrival Reporting requirements for certain Australian External Territories in the Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS)

28 September 2023 Who does this notice affect? All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels including cruise vessels, preparing for arrival in Australian territory, or reporting a voyage change. What has changed? Australian External…
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Report 250: MV Brahman Express

Cattle exported to China in April 2025November 2025Report 250: Independent Observer summary report on MV Brahman Express in April 2025Download PDF - 627 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, contact us for help.Voyage summaryLivestock: 3,539 cattleVessel: MV Brahman ExpressLoading…
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Biosecurity Matters, Edition 1, 2018

Biosecurity Matters   To receive an email notification of future editions, subscribe to Biosecurity Matters. Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human health,…
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