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The Biosecurity Emergency Management - Response Planning Guide provides guidance on planning practices and processes that could be followed during the response to biosecurity incidents.The Response…
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Date of issue: 30 June 2009
Date of effect: 1 July 2009
In accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1250/2008 of 12 December 2008, changes to the certification requirements for seafood…
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Import conditions for cherry fruit from New Zealand are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible.
A decision to import cherry fruit from New Zealand into Australia is a commercial decision between an importer in Australia and a…
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Winter in the southern Australian states can be cold and bitter. Travelling north to enjoy the warmer weather is enticing and why wouldn’t you take your dog along for the trip?
There is no doubt your pooch will enjoy frolicking on the beach and making friends with other dogs. However, your dog’s…
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Get ready for a game-changer in the world of biosecurity detection capability. We are developing a hand-held camera system in partnership with Australian company Intelligent System Design (ISD). This compact device will be used to inspect difficult-to-access areas of sea containers and warehouses…
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Did you know our website features a range of educational biosecurity webinars and podcasts in one easy-to-find location?
The public awareness and education section of our website offers a range of content to help deepen your understanding of key biosecurity issues.
Our Australian Biosecurity…
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Supermarket prawns are safe for us to eat but did you know that they should never be used as bait?
Store-bought prawns are a delicious gourmet treat and both Australian and imported prawns are safe for human consumption. However, there’s a small chance that…
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Starting 1 April 2017, a Plant Health Australia (PHA) levy of 0.1 cent per kilogram will be introduced on avocados. This will be offset by a 0.1 cent per kilogram reduction on the research and…
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The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is holding an expert meeting on African swine fever (ASF), avian influenza and other avian diseases in the Asia-Pacific region for the first time in 3 years.
Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp, said the five-day in-person event will…
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Knowing how to get agricultural goods out of the country just got easier for exporters thanks to our new step-by-step exporter guides for each commodity.
Our digital guides provide businesses with a one stop shop to the department’s export information for dairy, eggs, seafood, meat, live animals,…
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