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The South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) is an inter-governmental organisation committed to the long-term conservation and sustainable use of non-highly migratory fishery resources in the South Pacific Ocean.SPRFMOs objective is, through the application of the…
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Mice and diseaseMice can carry diseases such as leptospirosis. When handling baits, dead mice or items contaminated by mice, wear gloves and protective clothing. Always wash your hands with soap and water, especially before handling food or drinks, or smoking.Watch our video featuring Australia’s…
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23 June 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of horticultural fresh produce, cut flowers, plants and other plant-based commodities.
This temporary change is relevant to the use of original paper phytosanitary certificates (PCs). It does not apply to countries that already provide original…
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In April, the Chief Plant Protection Officer Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith attended the 18th Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-18) in Rome, leading the Australian delegation including Dr Sophie Peterson and Rama Karri from the department, Dr Rosa Crnov, Victoria’s Chief Plant Health Manager and…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call theEmergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888(free call within Australia)Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious and highly contagious animal disease that affects all cloven-hoofed animals including cattle,…
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163-2025: Electronic certification (eCert) - IPPC ePhyto Hub paperless Import exchange for Sri Lanka
27 May 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers, Customs brokers and Accredited persons operating under approved arrangement class 19.2.What has changed?From 28 May 2025, grain and horticulture phytosanitary certificates from the Sri Lanka will be received as electronic phytosanitary certificates…
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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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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 11 June 2025 cold fronts and low-pressure systems brought rainfall to much of southern Australia.Cropping regions in Victoria, South Australia and parts of southern New South Wales received 5-50 millimetres of…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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Do you want to join our team of Junior Biosecurity Officers? You took the first step. Well done!How to be a Junior Biosecurity OfficerLook out for pests or diseases in food, gifts, mail, luggage, or other items! Tell your family and friends if you see anything.Frankie is our biosecurity detector…
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