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Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) Safeguarding Arrangements Scheme

What's new?Safeguarding Arrangement applications will be open between 28 July 2025 and 30 January 2026.The department has introduced several mandatory and important changes for the 2025-26 BMSB (Brown Marmorated Stink Bug) season.Updates include:Revised application formIntroduction of the mandatory…

06 August 2025 - Last modified

15-2018 – Implementation of new import conditions for fresh cut flowers and foliage from 1 March 2018

14 February 2018 Who 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? Background The department will be implementing a mandatory requirement that all…

29 September 2020 - Last modified

List of Overseas Authorities – Aquatic Animals for Import

Publication detailsThis list is referenced in sections 6,16 and 23 of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination). It contains overseas authorities that the Director of Biosecurity considers competent to certify that biosecurity risks associated…

24 December 2024 - Last modified

Locust Control and the Environment

The APLC uses aerial spraying of pesticides and bio-pesticides to control locust infestations deemed to be a significant threat to agricultural production. The APLC is aware of both its…

04 November 2019 - Last modified

Submissions to the draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh mangosteen fruit from Indonesia

The following list contains links to submissions received in response to the Draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh mangosteen fruit from Indonesia'. Queensland Government, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Republic of Indonesia, Ministry of…

09 May 2023 - Last modified

2021-26: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue: 26 November 2021 Date of effect: From 1 January 2022 Reference Number: MAA2021-46 (Dairy), MAA2021-26 (Seafood), MAA2021-20 (NPG) Related: MAA2021-38, 40, 41 & 43 (Dairy), MAA2021-20, 21, 22 & 24 (Seafood), MAA2021-14, 15, 16 & 18 (NPG) Attention: Industries—…

26 November 2021 - Last modified

2021-46: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

26 November 2021 - Last modified

2021-20: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

26 November 2021 - Last modified

Biosecurity conditions for imported prawns

The Australian Government continues to enforce stringent import conditions to manage the biosecurity risk associated with imported prawns and safeguard our valuable fisheries and aquaculture industries. Measures to ensure Australia's import conditions are being met include pre-border and border…

10 March 2023 - Last modified

Importing animal derivatives and microbial goods into Australia

This page provides guidance on how to import biological materials including foods, therapeutics, laboratory materials, and vaccines. Import conditions/is a permit required You can use the departnment's Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON)to determine if the product you want to import…

15 August 2023 - Last modified