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179-2022: Biosecurity Response Zones (BRZ) implemented at all First Point of Entry ports (including External Territories) in response to current outbreak of Foot-and-mouth disease in Indonesia

23 September 2022 Who does this notice affect? All first point of entry port operators, vessel agents and crew who interact with international vessels arriving from Indonesia. What has changed? There is currently an active outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Indonesia. FMD is a…
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14-2025: Class 14.4 Approved Arrangement – New lodgement capability under the approved arrangement class 19.1 and removal of interim process

20 January 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders associated with the biosecurity clearance of sea freight containers imported into Australia that are destined for unpack in a rural location. This includes customs brokers, importers, and Biosecurity Industry Participants (BIPs) that hold…
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Avian influenza remains high on the agenda for Australia’s Animal Health Committee

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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Export and import laws and the role of the department

​​If you export food (meat, fish, seed, grains, fruit and vegetables) or livestock, or you import goods into Australia, you must be aware of your obligations under Australian law.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers a range of import and export legislation and may use…
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Advice to travellers

Travellers and goods arriving in Australia can introduce exotic pests, diseases and weeds. This could harm our health, environment and commercial industries.Check our current traveller alerts. These include tips on how you can reduce risks before you arrive in Australia.You can also visit human…
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Analysis – Opportunities for Australian Seafood Exports under the A-UKFTA

The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) entered into force (EIF) on 31 May 2023. A-UKFTA eliminated tariffs on many Australian seafood products at EIF, including finfish and rock lobster (Table 1). Remaining seafood tariffs will be phased out and eliminated completely by 1…
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Bringing cats and dogs into Norfolk Island from mainland Australia

If you intend to bring cats and dogs into Norfolk Island from mainland Australia, you will need to comply with: Animal Importation – Norfolk Island Regional Council (nirc.gov.au)conditions set by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to manage biosecurity risks.Make sure you…
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Capsicum spp. fruit from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu

Import conditions for fresh chilli (Capsicum annum) fruit from Fiji have been published on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits can now be issued.The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision between an exporter in Fiji and an importer in Australia. The…
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86-2017 - Changing of import conditions of fresh cut flowers

​18 September 2017Who does this notice affect?Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.Purpose To…
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45-2017 - Update on temporary suspension of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn products

​​​​28 April 2017 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers of (certain/specific) uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and…
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