Search Results
Northern Australia’s vast, sparsely populated 10,000 kilometre coastline is the frontline for many high risk animal and plant pests and diseases. Biosecurity risks can reach Australia through the…
- Last modified
The average price of broadacre farmland per hectare has almost doubled over the last three years, increasing by 93% from 2020 to 2023.
ABARES executive director Dr Jared Greenville said recent growth in farmland prices has been extraordinary, and likely reflected a combination of factors including…
- Last modified
As Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer, I can confirm that lumpy skin disease, or LSD, has never been detected in Australia, and Australia remains free from the disease.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has been advised that Malaysia has temporarily suspended live…
- Last modified
As Australia’s Acting Chief Veterinary Officer, I can confirm that lumpy skin disease (LSD) has never been detected in Australia and we remain free from the disease.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has finalised an investigation into the health status of Australia’s northern…
- Last modified
28 October 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Biosecurity industry participants (BIPs) involved in the importation of containerised mined and chemical (natural or synthetic) fertilisers.
What has changed?
The Seals Intact inspection requirements for consignments of imported containerised mined…
- Last modified
Over 20 staff from the department, including some from the Plant Protection Office went on a three-day industry field tour of Crookwell and the Riverina facilitated both by AUSVEG, the industry representative body for vegetable and potato growers and Chris Percival from the Biosecurity Plant and…
- Last modified
21 June 2022
Download
Animal Biosecurity Advice 2022-A03 Issues Paper: Import of live sturgeon for aquaculture (PDF 1.3MB)
If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.
This Animal Biosecurity Advice notice announces the start of a Biosecurity Import…
- Last modified
7 June 2021PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to invite plant export industry to share your feedback on an online survey.SummaryThe Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is looking to identify areas of duplication and simplify requirements for those working in…
- Last modified
17 June 2025Who does this notice affect?Food importers and brokers acting on behalf of food importers.What has changed?Cases documenting the food safety requirements that apply to food imported into Australia that is intended for sale, were released on 15 June 2025. These are now incorporated into…
- Last modified
Large producers of Agaricus mushrooms may apply to use the alternative payment method.If your application is approved, you will be able to pay the levy in equal monthly instalments over the year based on the maximum amount of mushroom spawns you are required to pay levy on in a financial year -…
- Last modified