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9 November 2023Who does this notice affect?Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing goods that require BMSB treatment during the BMSB risk season (goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries,…
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The National Biosecurity Management Group (NBMG) for Browsing Ant in the Northern Territory - comprising all Australian governments - has agreed to a revised response plan for eradicating browsing ant in the Northern Territory.
Browsing ant was first detected in the Northern Territory in June 2015…
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28 May 2021Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, and principal agents— associated with shipping or…
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Forestry regional profiles
Regional, state/territory, national forest areas by type and tenure, forestry employment, and numbers of sawmills.
Australia's native forest types
Forest type data by state or territory, tenure, crown cover, height and Indigenous ownership and management category…
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These case studies showcase examples of good animal welfare practices and outcomes across a broad range of animal species in Australia. They also demonstrate some of the opportunities for continued improvement through the renewal of the AAWS.Additional case studies are being developed throughout…
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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…
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Exotic pests, diseases and weeds can hitch a ride to Australia with vessels, shipping containers and break-bulk cargo. If they establish here they can wipe out entire food crops, harm our animals and damage our beautiful environment. Some pests could even change our way of life forever.
We manage…
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13 April 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to:
all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and non-commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance
airlines, aircraft operators and their contracted services (…
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Importers will be required to supply the following forms with their import permit application.
Check our advice on importing bulk grain for stockfeed and milling.
Importing bulk grain guideline
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, February 2019
This guideline includes outline…
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Less than Container Load (LCL) and Freight All Kinds (FAK) containers with target high risk goods that are shipped from target risk countries between 1 September and 30 April (inclusive) are managed at the container level for BMSB risk prior to deconsolidation.Once the container risk has been…
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