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14 August 2019
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh decrowned pineapples from Taiwan.
The final report recommends that the importation of fresh decrowned pineapples to Australia from all…
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The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry sponsored 6 delegates from neighbouring countries to take part in two national plant biosecurity workshops this month.
Marjorie Kemoi (left)
Michelle Balfour (Right)
Image taken by Emily Lamberton
The…
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Importing equipment The department aims to safeguard Australia’s animal and plant health status to maintain overseas markets and protect the economy and environment from the impact of exotic pests and…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has fined 14 furniture importers over $186,000 last week because they didn’t act to minimise the risk of importing illegally harvested timber.
Head of Compliance and Enforcement at the department, Peter Timson said Australia has strict…
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11 July 2023
We invite you to comment on the draft BIRA report by 11 September 2023.
The draft BIRA report is available on our Import for live sturgeon for aquaculture website.
You can submit your comments to the Have Your Say website.
In 2015, the then Australian Government Department of the…
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Nominations are now open for the 2024 Australian Biosecurity Awards.The awards recognise individuals, groups and organisations that have shown a commitment to supporting and promoting Australia’s biosecurity and the systems that underpin it.Nominations can be made by anyone with an interest in the…
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The Chief Plant Protection Officer and staff from her office part sponsored, helped organise and attended the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) Symposium in Cairns on 8-9 May 2024. This biennial Symposium, coordinated by Dr Jo Luck, Program Director of the PBRI, highlights the importance…
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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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Import conditions
All imported timber, wooden articles, bamboo and related products (whether for commercial or personal use) must comply with the import conditions as stated on our Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system.
As the importer, you are responsible for ensuring that…
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16 December 2022
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Draft report for the pest risk analysis for bacterial pathogens in the genus Xylella.
We initiated this pest risk analysis to assess the biosecurity risks of all Xylella species, and to determine whether the…
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