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The veterinary profession in Australia, and worldwide, is facing significant workforce challenges. Veterinarians play a crucial role in supporting Australian agriculture, animal owners, and wildlife by ensuring optimal animal health, welfare, and productivity. They also safeguard public health and…
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In March, Animal Health Committee (AHC) held its first face-to-face meeting for 2025 in Sydney (AHC47).AHC delivers strategic policy, technical and regulatory advice, and national leadership on animal health and biosecurity matters. It is responsible for delivering on national priority reform areas…
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At the department’s diagnostic laboratory in Melbourne, Senior Molecular Biologist Grace Sun and colleagues Komal Gurdasani, Umar Muhammad, Brodie Sutcliffe, Jesse Pinguinha and Brad Pease are utilising the latest diagnostic technology to help protect Australia from potentially harmful plant pests…
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Australia is fortunate to be free from many of the world’s most damaging plant pests and diseases that could severely impact our natural environment and agricultural industries.In early December 2024, the department, in collaboration with state and territory governments through the Plant Health…
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Veterinary leadership and technical expertise for Australia’s animal health system
The Animal Health Committee (AHC) delivers strategic policy, technical, and regulatory advice and national leadership on animal health and biosecurity matters. It is…
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26 May 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 clients required to…
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The fifth annual International Day of Plant Health was celebrated on 12 May, with the global theme of the importance of plant health in One Health – an integrated, unifying approach that recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal, plant and environmental health. Plant health is the…
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26 May 2025Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators who will be required to view and/or update details of their Approved Arrangement via the Approved Arrangement Management Product (AAMP).InformationDue to scheduled system maintenance, AAMP will be unavailable between 20:00 to 23…
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26 May 2025Who does this notice affect?All clients who will be required to make an online payment during this planned outage.All clients attempting to submit permit applications and access invoices using the Department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions System (BICON) during this planned outage.All…
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26 May 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify exporters and EDI users of upcoming changes to the phytosanitary certificate template when exporting horticulture or grain products to China.Summary of changes and key pointsOn Wednesday, 11 June 2025, the phytosanitary…
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