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The Busting Congestion for Plant Exports program (the program) will simplify processes for plant exporters and industry participants involved in the production, treatment and logistics of exporting plant and plant products. It will be easier, cheaper, and faster to get their products into overseas…
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Treatments applied for biosecurity purposes are part of measures used in managing the risk of introduction of exotic pests and diseases. These treatments are only effective when conducted correctly.It is important that treatment providers in Australia (onshore) and other countries (offshore)…
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Our search tool is a guide to biosecurity industry participants and the activities they can carry out for imported goods under their approved arrangement.
Biosecurity industry participants that have agreed to have their details published on the department’s webpages appear in the search tool. If…
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21 March 2024Who does this notice affect?Importers and customs brokers associated with importing microorganisms and infectious agents (and derivatives thereof) from the list of standard laboratory microorganisms and infectious agents, including those who currently hold a permit with this list.What…
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Question: Which Statutory Fishing Rights are eligible for tender?
Commonwealth Trawl Sector Boat Statutory Fishing Rights (boat SFRs).
Question: When will the process be finalised?
We understand that boat SFR owners would prefer to know if their tenders have been accepted before the…
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You may need to submit an Imported Food Inspection Scheme importer declaration through Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS). This applies to some food imports including for:cheese made from unpasteurised milk (mandatory)cheese that does not support the growth of Listeria monocytogenes (voluntary)…
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Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) is exotic and considered the 2nd most threatening plant pest for Australia.
While there is no immediate threat to human health or pets, if khapra beetle were to establish in Australia, it would pose a serious threat to many of our agricultural industries…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call the
Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888
(free call within Australia)
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious virus disease of livestock. It is one of the most serious livestock diseases.…
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Import ProceduresHow do I know if I need an import permit?Check the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). This database lists the Biosecurity conditions under which various commodities may be imported into Australia. If an import permit is required, or if any other specific conditions…
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On 2 October 2024, the European Commission (EC) announced an intended delay on the starting day to commence the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), based on feedback received from international partners about preparations on the EUDR.Subject to approval by the European Parliament…
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