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15 February 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients required to use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) System during this planned maintenance period.
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Due to scheduled maintenance, the Department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON)…
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29 July 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that the department has commenced public consultation on options to reform export assurance for non-prescribed goods through a Have Your Say survey.Summary of changes and key pointsThe Have Your Say survey opens on 29 July…
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Live animals and animal products from overseas could introduce some of the world’s most damaging pests and diseases into Australia. This could devastate our unique environment.
While it’s common to keep dogs and cats as pets, other unique and interesting animals including reptiles, insects,…
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Do you work with newly imported sea containers or goods?
If yes, keep an eye out for exotic pests!
Serious pests can hitch a ride to Australia in and on sea containers and in imported goods.
Even the smallest bug can have huge impacts. They harm our food and fibre industries, environment, and…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, April 2017The
Biosecurity Compliance Plan 2016-17 outlines the department’s plan for managing biosecurity risks at the border in 2016-17.…
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22 December 2022
From 1 February 2023 the Biosecurity Portal will be the only way for most clients to book cargo import inspections with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The portal is a streamlined process for booking import inspections that gives clients full control of…
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Date of issue: 23 December 2021
Date of effect: 1 January 2022 to Until Further Notice
Reference Number: MAA2021- 31
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian…
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Date of issue: 23 December 2021
Date of effect: 1 January 2022 to Until Further Notice
Reference Number: MAA2021- 53
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian…
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Date of issue: 23 December 2021
Date of effect: 1 January 2022 to Until Further Notice
Reference Number: MAA2021- 23
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian…
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Author: Brett Herbert, Australian Government Department of Agriculture
Crayfish plague is an exotic disease and is listed in Australia’s National List of Reportable Diseases of Aquatic Animals. It is a serious disease of freshwater crayfish, and Australian crayfish are highly susceptible.…
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