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Import conditions for wood packaging material are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).The following list contains documents relating to the release of the final report for the…
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The ASEAN-Australia Special Summit was held in Melbourne last week to celebrate 50 years of Australian engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).After 50 years of dialogue, agriculture is more important to the relationship than ever before. The Special Summit built further…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesFor the week ending 2 August 2023, a series of cold fronts brought isolated falls to parts of western, southern and south-eastern Australia. Scattered falls were also recorded across parts of northern Queensland, and the interior of…
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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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A Biosecurity Advice notice is a notice that informs stakeholders about the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Biosecurity's work. Biosecurity …
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DownloadNotice to Industry 4: Requirements for grooms accompanying and working with horses at the Mickleham post-entry quarantine facility (PDF 376 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online version[expand all]PurposeThe intended outcome of this…
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During the week ending 14 April 2021, Tropical Cyclone Seroja and Tropical Cyclone Odette generated moderate to heavy rainfall across the west of Western Australia, while onshore flow and cold fronts generated…
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13 December 2019
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final pest risk analysis for brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys).
The final report recommends risk management measures to manage the biosecurity risk posed by brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) on…
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The Australian Government High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) Preparedness Taskforce partnered with Dairy Australia in December 2024 to commission an independent risk assessment of H5 HPAI (referred to as H5 bird flu) in Australian dairy cattle.The report was completed in September 2025. It…
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21 August 2025On 15 July 2025, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry released the draft report on biosecurity import requirements for guava fruit from Taiwan. Public consultation is open for 60 days via the Have Your Say platform, closing 13 September 2025.Shortly after…
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