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Imports of plants and their products from outside Australia can risk introducing weeds, pests and diseases. These can threaten Australia’s natural environment, our food security and economy.We set import conditions to reduce these risks. Learn more about how we manage plant biosecurity risks.Plant…
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30 November 2017 This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final group pest risk analysis for thrips and orthotospoviruses on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut flower and…
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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. Biosecurity…
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OverviewThe likelihood of entry is reduced by physically preventing the introduction and release of pests in the importing jurisdiction.Examples include requirements for the consignment to remain sealed in the importing jurisdiction until inspected and cleared, or for secure packaging to be used…
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28 July 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries interested in applying to participate in the department’s Safeguarding Arrangement Scheme — including, Biosecurity Industry Participants, Suppliers, Customs Brokers—associated with importing goods that…
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A large multi-state foot and mouth disease outbreak has an estimated direct economic impact over 10 years of around $80 billiona(in $2020-21 with a 3% discount rate).
aABARES 2022 estimate based on Buetre et al. (2013) updating for current industry conditions and adopting the…
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Animal Health Committee (AHC), May 2022
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Vet Communiqué – May 2022 (PDF 133 KB)
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Animal Health Committee (AHC) provides veterinary leadership and technical expertise for…
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Industry Advice Notice no. G2009/04
1 July 2009
Revised guidelines for the Australian Wood Packaging Certification Scheme (AWPCS) for exports.
The purpose of this notice is to advise industry of…
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30 June 2010Final Import Risk Analysis report for fresh apple fruit from the People’s Republic of ChinaThis Biosecurity Australia Advice notifies stakeholders that Australia’s Director of Animal and…
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