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Release from biosecurity control

(previously known as coastal strip or coastal status)​Pre-arrival reporting for arrival in Australian territory​​​All international vessels intending to arrive in Australia are required to submit pre-arrival reporting to the department prior to arrival for each voyage in Australian territory.…
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New identity check process for cats and dogs from the United Kingdom travelling to Australia

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and the United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to implement the identity verification process for cats and dogs planning to be imported to Australia from the UK (including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).From 4 November 2024,…
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AgValuate: Simplifying agtech for smarter farming

As agricultural technology continues to evolve rapidly, farmers are faced with the challenge of choosing the right innovations for their unique operations. To support them with this decision-making, the Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (TNQ Drought Hub) is…
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Measures for plant products under the khapra beetle urgent actions

Recent changesOn 28 May 2025, we updated the pre-export treatment and phytosanitary certification requirements for high-risk plant products and sea containers subject to khapra beetle measures.Three key changes were implemented. For more information, refer to the:Import Industry Advice Notice 165-…
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Animal product monitoring datasets 2019–20

Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, March 2021 The datasets below outline testing that was carried out on animal products in the 2019-20 financial year, under the National Residue Survey. Tables in each document give details of the: chemicals that were screened analytical…
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Animal product monitoring datasets 2016–17

​​​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, 2017 The animal residue testing datasets 2016-17 outline testing that was carried out on animal products in the 2016-17 financial year, under the National…
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Stakeholder comments on Draft policy review of the bluetongue virus risks associated with the importation of cattle, sheep, goat and deer semen and embryos from the European Union and cattle semen and embryos from Switzerland and Norway, May 2010

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry received three submissions from stakeholders on the draft policy review of the biosecurity risks for bluetongue virus (BTV) associated with the…
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Animal product monitoring datasets 2022–23

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry The datasets below outline testing that was carried out on animal products in the 2022-23 financial year, under the National Residue Survey. Tables in each document give details of the: chemicals that were screened analytical findings from the…
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European Union (EU) animal welfare requirements

​ ​The purpose of this document is to remind establishments of their obligations under EC regulation 1099/2009. Establishments are reminded that the information contained in this fact sheet is captured and published in the Manual of Importing Country Requirements (Micor). Please note that this…
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Department audit policy

Download Exporting non-prescribed goods: department audit policy​ (PDF 3.1 MB) If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance. Online content The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has created this set of guidelines…
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