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Application to change the end use of imported biological goods (repurposing)

Biological goods that have previously been imported into Australia may be subject to end use restrictions. In other words, there may be restrictions to how those goods can be used in Australia.This page outlines the process of applying to the department for approval to change the end use of…
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En route to Australia

Before touching down in Australia, make sure to comply with your in-flight biosecurity obligations. Preparing for this will avoid delays or complications upon arrival.The Biosecurity obligations for aircraft arriving in Australian territory outlines the mandatory obligations at each stage of…
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New vehicle pre-loading biosecurity risk guide

​Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2024Down​​​load​​​New vehicle pre-loading biosecurity risk guide​ (PDF 3.3 MB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online versionIntroductionNew vehicles pose a biosecurity risk to…
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Australian Fruit Fly Technical Advisory Subcommittee

The AFFTAC is a subcommittee of the Plant Health Committee (PHC). It oversees Australia’s National Fruit Fly Management Protocol (ANFFMP) for the PHC.PrioritiesThe AFFTAC supports delivery of relevant schedules under the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity (IGAB).The AFFTAC oversees the…
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Compliance Policy

DetailsThe whole-of-department Compliance Policy sets out the principles we follow when carrying out our compliance activities and outlines our strategies and tools for managing compliance. The policy explains how we work with regulated entities to achieve better compliance and regulatory outcomes.…
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Summary of major changes to the Australian Wood Packaging Scheme (AWPCS) - Version 4.1

​​​​Publication details Department of  Agriculture, Water and the Environment, December 2020 Download Document Pages File size Summary of major changes to the Australian Wood Packaging Scheme (AWPCS) - Version 4.1 PDF 2 163 KB If you have difficulty…
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2021-A04 – Draft assessment of a prescribed heat treatment as a risk management measure for fish and fish products for use as pet food and stockfeed

6 September 2021 Download Document Pages File size Animal Biosecurity Advice 2021-A04 – Draft assessment of a prescribed heat treatment as a risk management measure for fish and fish products for use as pet food and stockfeed PDF 2 663 KB ​If you have…
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Plant Biosecurity Advice 2020-P07 - Release of the final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh pomegranate whole fruit and processed 'ready-to-eat' arils from India

26 June 2020 Download Document Pages File size Plant Biosecurity Advice 2020-P07 - Release of the final report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh pomegranate whole fruit and processed 'ready-to-eat' arils from India PDF 2 202 KB ​…
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Biosecurity Fact Sheet: Brassicaceous crop seeds for sowing into Australia

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, February 2018 This fact sheet explains the rationale for the review of import conditions for brassicaceous crop seeds for sowing into Australia and details the progress of the review. Download Document File size Biosecurity…
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Biosecurity Fact Sheet: Pepino mosaic virus and pospiviroids associated with tomato seed

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, August 2018The factsheet provides an overview of the draft risk analysis for Pepino mosaic virus and pospiviroids associated with tomato seed.…
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