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Battling BMSB on the front line

There has been a recent rise in detections of the exotic Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) by the department and state and territory governments, with over 26 active responses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. The roll-out of a new surveillance program targeting non-approved…
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New Thoroughbred horses Levy – Effective from 1 September 2017

From 1 September 2017, Thoroughbred horses that are listed on the mare return or a stallion declaration of service that is lodged with the Australian Stud Book will attract a levy. The Rural Industries…
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38-2019 - Amendment to 35-2019 Clearance of fresh cut flowers and foliage consignments on long weekends and the lead up to Mother’s Day 2019

22 March 2019Who does this notice affect? Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.What has changed…
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248-2025: Lumpy Skin Disease Vaccination Program in Switzerland

1 August 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers of dairy (excluding cheese, chocolate and lactose) for human consumption from Switzerland.Importers of bovine fluids and tissues for laboratory research from Switzerland.Importers of veterinary therapeutics from Switzerland.Importers of bovine…
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257-2022: Approval of new Recognised Offshore Cleaning and Pre-inspection Provider (ROCIP) facility in Japan for used vehicle and associated parts for export to Australia

9 December 2022 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers and customs brokers of used vehicles that have been cleaned by an offshore cleaning and pre-inspection provider recognised by the department. Recognised Offshore Cleaning and Pre-inspection Provider (ROCIP)…
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Changes to the almonds levy and charge rate – Effective from 1 October 2017

​From 1 October 2017, the Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) component of the almonds levy and charge, currently set at nil, will increase by 0.1 of a cent per kilogram for in-shell almonds…
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85-2022: Approval of new Recognised Offshore Cleaning and Pre-inspection Provider (ROCIP) facility in Japan for used vehicle and associated parts for export to Australia

25 May 2022 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers and customs brokers of used vehicles that have been cleaned by an offshore cleaning and pre-inspection provider recognised by the department. Recognised Offshore Cleaning and Pre-inspection Provider (ROCIP) Scheme…
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Australian agriculture on a roll, but where to next?

Andrew Cameron & Jared Greenville This two-part ABARES Insights series discusses the recent growth of Australian agriculture and how changes in the market and policy landscape over the last 50 years have shaped the sector, what factors matter now, and what trends will matter in the near-future…
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2017-01 - Taiwan: Certification requirements for organic meat, meat products and processed meat products

Date of issue: 21 July 2017Date of effect: 1 September 2017Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – OISCC, Organic Certifying Bodies Export establishments including: Organic MeatOrganic Poultry Licensed…
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BAA 2010-09 Commencement of Drosophila suzukii PRA

​31 March 2010 BIOSECURITY AUSTRALIA ADVICE 2010/09 COMMENCEMENT OF A PEST INITIATED PEST RISK ANALYSIS FOR DROSOPHILA SUZUKII (SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA) This Biosecurity Australia Advice announces…
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