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Import conditions for wood packaging material are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).The following list contains documents relating to the release of the final report for the…
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The Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry have been endorsed by agriculture ministers from all states and territories.
The poultry standards were finalised by an Independent Poultry Panel commissioned by all agriculture ministers. The standards are the culmination of an…
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26 August 2011
The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has received notification that India now accepts heat treatment of macadamia nuts for consumption for export, as an…
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Biosecurity research and innovation enhances our work to prevent, predict, identify and respond to biosecurity threats.
Programs such as the Biosecurity Innovation Program (BIP) and Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA) test and develop new ideas and technologies. They also…
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14/12/2023
Who does this notice affect?
Import-related biosecurity treatment stakeholders, including all importers, brokerages, onshore approved arrangement holders, overseas government and treatment industry entities, relevant domestic state and territory government agencies, and other shipping…
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In the past, veterinarians were required to register in every state they wanted to practise in. This is because each state and territory in Australia has separate legislation covering veterinary practise which is regulated under the relevant state or territory veterinary surgeons board (also known…
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We conduct regular reviews of the live animal export trade. Our aim is to improve animal welfare in livestock exports. Recommendations from these reviews inform our policy and standards development.
We also consider feedback from:
industry stakeholders
independent reviews
scientific…
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Conditions for goods allowed into Australia are regulated by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. You can find out if your goods can be imported using the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
The conditions relating to your goods may vary depending on the country of…
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The Horticulture Code of Conduct (Horticulture Code) is a mandatory industry code under section 51AE of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.The Horticulture Code was introduced in 2007 to regulate trade between growers and traders of horticulture produce to ensure transparency and…
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What is ISPM 15?
ISPM 15 is the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15—Regulation of wood packaging material in international trade. It represents the first international commodity based standard and sets out criteria for regulating wood packaging…
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