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Email method for booking import inspections will be closing for most clients on 1 February 2023

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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Indicator 1.3a: Forest associated species at risk from isolation and the loss of genetic variation, and conservation efforts for those species (2024)

This indicator assesses the risks to loss of forest genetic variation and describes the formal measures designed to mitigate this risk. A loss of genetic diversity in species can result in a decreased ability to adapt to future environmental change, and thus a higher risk of extinction.This is Key…
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Biosecurity economics

The Biosecurity Economics section within ABARES provides economic modelling research, cost-benefit analysis and related advice on biosecurity issues to the broader department and external clients. The section undertakes a range of multi-disciplinary research projects that assist ABARES, the…
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Self-Assessed Clearance cost recovery

Charge rateThe SAC cost recovery charge rate is 36 cents per declaration for the 2024-25 financial year.The SAC cost recovery charge rate is 37 cents per declaration for the 2025-26 financial year.Key information for the SAC cost recovery chargeThe cost recovery charge for biosecurity clearance of…
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MAA 2026-04: Dairy: Labelling requirements for prepackaged food products to China

Date of issue: 17 March 2026Date of effect: 16 March 2027Related MAAs: MAA2019-04Attention:Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition CouncilAustralian State Regulatory AuthoritiesExport dairy establishmentsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and…
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Weekly update - 13 July 2023

Weekly Australian Climate, Water and Agricultural Update Key issues For the week ending 12 July 2023, a high-pressure system kept much of Australia dry. Fronts passing over southern Australia brought rainfall to parts of south-western Western Australia, southern South Australia, Victoria and…
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412-2025: Unplanned Service Disruption: Tuesday 16 December 2025 – Biosecurity Portal

16 December 2025Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections via the Biosecurity Portal.Approved arrangements operators who will be required to view and/or…
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47-2025: Services Restored: Friday 21 February 2025 – DAFF messaging, COLS

21 February 2025Who does this notice affect?All clients submitting the below declarations:Full Import Declaration (FID)Long Form Self Assessed Clearance (LFSAC)Short Form Self Assessed Clearance (SFSAC)Cargo Report Self Assessed Clearance (CRSAC)Cargo Report Personal Effects (PE)All importers and…
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01-2018 - Market access for non-retorted pig meat from New Zealand

​12 January 2018Who does this notice affect? This notice is relevant to importers of non-retorted pig meat products and associated industry participants and retailers. What has changed? Cooked and…
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Annex C1: Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeAnnex C1: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) PDF 8159 KBIf you have difficulty accessing this file, please visit web accessibility.Online version​​…
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