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To uphold Australia’s high biosecurity standards, over the past year we have ramped up our enforcement response to non compliance. Recent updates to the Biosecurity Act include additional measures to address non-compliance more effectively, which includes:civil sanctions including infringement…
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Species at riskAll bird species are considered vulnerable to bird flu, including:chickensturkeyspheasantspartridgesquailpigeonsducksgeeseguinea fowlostriches.Signs of bird fluSigns of disease usually appear in several or all birds in a flock, including:sudden deathlethargy or reluctance to walk,…
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Non-tariff measures: a revised methodology for the quantification of bilateral trade effects of policy measures at a product levelQuantification of the trade effects of non-tariff measures provides an important input for decision making. This technical paper outlines improvements to an earlier…
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The National Management Group (NMG) met on 26 November 2024 and approved a new four-year Response Plan for the National Tropical Weeds Eradication Program (The Program). The Response Plan 2024-2028 represents the next phase of the long-term commitment from governments in eradicating these weeds…
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3 June 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice is of relevance to importers, manufacturers, customs brokers, agents and associated biosecurity industry participants involved in the importation of new and used/aged oversize tyres from the European Union and Brazil.What has changed?The department…
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As an exporter, you need to ensure that the goods you are exporting are eligible for export. For shellfish, the department approves shellfish harvest areas for export. This means that shellfish must come from export approved shellfish harvest areas. You need to ensure the shellfish is then further…
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Author: Rupert Summerson
Amur River clam (Potamocorbula amurensis)Photo credit: Evan Rees (NABS Aquatic Officer, Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy)
OverviewAmur River clam is a species of bivalve mollusc that is native to the north-western Pacific Ocean…
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The Australian Government partners with state, territory and local governments, the agriculture and finance sectors, charities and other not-for-profit organisations to help farmers and rural communities get ready for drought. We share information about and seek feedback on drought-related…
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5 December 2018Who does this notice affect? Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage. What has…
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9 February 2018Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.What has changed…
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