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60-2019 – Conclusion of Burnt Pine Longicorn (BPL) Vessel Inspections

30 April 2019​Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to international vessel masters, shipping agents and importers of timber and timber products.What has changed?The Department of…
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Nominations for the Australian Biosecurity Awards open soon

Do you know an organisation or individual who goes above and beyond in protecting our nation from exotic pests and diseases?Nominations for the Australian Biosecurity Awards open soon – now is the time to start thinking about a biosecurity champion you would like to nominate.The awards celebrate…
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Changes to avocados levy and export charge

Notice issued: 26 June 2025From 1 July 2025, the rates of two components of the levy and export charge on avocados (excluding those processed or sold for processing) will change. The total rate will remain at 1 cent per kilogram for avocados processed or purchased for processing and 7.5 cents per…
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Irrigated farms in the Murray–Darling Basin

Industry overview Irrigated agriculture in the Murray–Darling Basin makes an important contribution to the Australian economy and regional economies. In 2014–15 the Basin accounted for 66 per cent of Australia’s total area irrigated and 40 per cent of the nation’s irrigating agricultural…
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Department response to ANAO Performance Audit: Referrals, Assessments and Approvals of Controlled Actions under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Australian Government, 2020 Download Letter from Secretary to Auditor-General [PDF 178.75 KB] Letter from Secretary to Auditor-General [DOCX 78.23 KB] Department response to ANAO Performance Audit: Referrals, Assessments and Approvals of Controlled Actions under the Environment Protection and…
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Biosecurity in the classroom: new resources for teachers

As we continue to work together to build a stronger national biosecurity system, new teaching resources have been developed to help inspire the next generation of biosecurity champions.The resources, released in August, include teacher guides, classroom lessons and activities for primary school…
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2019-65 - Horticulture Exports Program – Temporary suspension of exports to New Zealand for all fresh cucurbit species for consumption produced in Queensland

16 December 2019 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that exports of fresh cucurbit species produced in Queensland are temporarily suspended to New Zealand, following a positive detection of Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) from Queensland’s CGMMV Pest Free…
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41-2018 - Conclusion of Burnt Pine Longicorn (BPL) Beetle Vessel Inspections

4 May 2018Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to relevant international vessel masters, shipping agents and importers of timber and timber products.What has changed?The Department of…
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2018-38 - Horticulture Exports Program – Prohibition of CGMMV host fruit to New Zealand

​​​​​​​16 August 2018PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that exports of Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) host commodities to New Zealand are…
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Environmental biosecurity

Australia's natural assets including clean air, soil and water underpin our agricultural productivity. They also support the way of life we enjoy, including our love for the outdoors , healthy food production and a prosperous economy.Environmental biosecurity protects these natural assets from…
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