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12 January 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has conducted a policy review of the rabies virus risk in imported dogs, cats and canine semen from approved countries. All comments on the draft report for this policy review have been considered in the finalisation process.…
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Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) has been detected in piggeries in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.
Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp said JEV had been confirmed by laboratory diagnosis at one piggery in Victoria’s north, six piggeries in NSW, and in one piggery in…
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25 July 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, master’s, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels, including cruise vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
The Maritime Arrivals Reporting System (MARS)…
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31 May 2024Who does this notice affect?Biosecurity industry participants who have approved arrangements (under Chapter 7 of the Biosecurity Act 2015), particularly the managers and contact persons for these approved arrangements.What has changed?The department is introducing a new, more convenient…
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Last updated August 2024Download this noticeNotice to Industry 14 - Policy on riding horses at the Mickleham Quarantine Facility (PDF 209 KB)IntroductionThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) requires all horses imported into Australia from approved countries other than New…
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15 November 2022Who does this notice affect?Customs brokers and importers of consignments over $1000 imported as sea cargo.What has changed?Australia’s biosecurity system is becoming more complex and like industry and the rest of the world, the department is continuing to respond to changing global…
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About the programThe Indigenous Apprenticeships Program (IAP) is a key initiative by the Australian Government aimed at increasing Indigenous employment opportunities within the Australian Public Service (APS).It provides individuals from diverse backgrounds including school leavers, recent…
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1 September 2021Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers and principal agents—associated with shipping or…
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In response to the referral from Agriculture Senior Officials, the Animal Welfare Task Group (AWTG) is examining the use of virtual fencing technology - GPS-enabled neckband or collar devices worn by livestock producing electric pulses to deter animals from approaching or crossing a virtual fence…
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24 December 2018Who does this notice affect?Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers, customs brokers, vessel operators, shipping lines, stevedores, wharf…
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