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2022-38: Horticulture Exports Program – Applications for the export of summerfruit to protocol markets

17 June 2022PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses, and the registration of treatment facilities, to export summerfruits to protocol markets for the 2022–23 season.Summary of changes and key pointsFarm and…
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2021-20 - Horticulture Exports Program – Opening of applications for 2021–22 season mango and lychee export accredited properties

10 May 2021PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that accreditation applications for the export of mangoes and lychees to the USA, China, Japan and South Korea for the 2021–22 season are now open.Key pointsLychee farm and packhouse managers wanting to export to the USA must download…
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Non-commercial vessel arrival biosecurity reporting - yachts and private superyachts

Pre-Arrival Reporting requirements for non-commercial vesselsUnder Australia’s Biosecurity Act 2015 all non-commercial vessel owners, vessel operators and returning Australians must provide a pre-arrival report (PAR) prior to arrival in Australian waters.The department has made it easy for non-…
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2019-65 - Horticulture Exports Program – Temporary suspension of exports to New Zealand for all fresh cucurbit species for consumption produced in Queensland

16 December 2019 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that exports of fresh cucurbit species produced in Queensland are temporarily suspended to New Zealand, following a positive detection of Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) from Queensland’s CGMMV Pest Free…
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Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management (APFNet)

The Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management and Rehabilitation (APFNet) was officially launched on 25th September 2008 in Beijing. The establishment of the APFNet, proposed by China and co-…
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41-2018 - Conclusion of Burnt Pine Longicorn (BPL) Beetle Vessel Inspections

4 May 2018Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to relevant international vessel masters, shipping agents and importers of timber and timber products.What has changed?The Department of…
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2018-38 - Horticulture Exports Program – Prohibition of CGMMV host fruit to New Zealand

​​​​​​​16 August 2018PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that exports of Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) host commodities to New Zealand are…
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Environmental biosecurity

Australia's natural assets including clean air, soil and water underpin our agricultural productivity. They also support the way of life we enjoy, including our love for the outdoors , healthy food production and a prosperous economy.Environmental biosecurity protects these natural assets from…
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Keep a TopWatch! for avian influenza

Outbreaks of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, are on the rise globally. HPAI is a highly contagious disease that affect poultry and birds, and it can spread to other species, including humans. Australia is currently free of HPAI, however we need to remain vigilant for any…
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2025-46: Horticulture – Suspension of Winter Window pathway exports to New Zealand

21 August 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that the export of cucurbits via the Winter Window pathway to New Zealand is suspended, due to the detection of live larva of cucumber fruit fly (Zeugodacus cucumis, also known as Bactrocera cucumis).Summary of changes and…
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