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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, December 2016The department has prepared the Draft group pest risk analysis for thrips and tospoviruses on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage imports.The draft group pest risk analysis analyses the biosecurity risk posed by groups of pests…
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OverviewInfestation risk is reduced through imposing quality specifications on the traded commodity.Examples include not permitting export of cracked, damaged or bruised fruit that have a higher risk of infestation, only permitting movement of healthy plants, and ensuring that sea containers are…
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When levies applyLevy applies to rice harvested and delivered to a processing establishment in Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the rice levy. Who collects and paysThe levy may be paid directly to us or via a third party (collection agent). This depends on the first transaction…
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For goat owner export, see goat owner export charge. When export charges applyExport charge applies to goats exported from Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the goat exporter charge.Who collects and paysThe export charge may be paid via a third party (collection agent) or directly to…
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When export charges applyExport charge applies to buffaloes exported from Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the buffalo export charge.Who collects and paysThe export charge may be paid via a third party (collection agent) or directly to us. This depends on whether there is a…
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Australia's biosecurity
Exotic plant pests and diseases can damage our agriculture industries, food production and natural environment. Some could change our way of life. Thanks to our biosecurity system, Australia is free from many of the world’s most damaging plant pests and diseases.
The…
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Indigenous rangers are critical to Australia’s ability to maintain an early detection system for exotic pests and diseases in remote coastal areas across the north. Increasing over time, current services provided by rangers include participating in animal, plant and aquatic health surveys, insect…
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21 September 2016Purpose To call for entity/ registrations for Australian table grape exports to Korea, China, Japan and Thailand for the 2016-17 season.Background Countries with protocol markets have…
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23 December 2010
Biosecurity Australia Advice 2010/40 - Biosecurity Australia Advice 2010/40 - Final review of policy for the importation of hops (Humulus species) propagative material into Australia…
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PLANT PEST
Trees with fire blight look burnt. Bruce Watt, University of Maine, Bugwood.org
Fire blightExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A fast spreading bacterial infection of rosaceous hosts, particularly apple and pear, affecting all parts of the treeWhere it’s from: Asia, Africa, North, Central and…
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