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Importing into AustraliaThe importation of some products is, by law, subject to biosecurity import conditions. Some products are not permitted entry while other products are only allowed into Australia subject to meeting import conditions that mitigate the biosecurity risk. This may include a…
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Australia remains the only continent free from high pathogenicity avian influenza H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b (H5N1 HPAI), with unprecedented global spread of this virus and impacts on the poultry industries and wildlife populations abroad in recent years.Australia has a long history of having an enviable…
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A Survey of Emissions and Natural Resource Management Practices in Australia, 2023–24Download Report PDF - 1.14 MBDownload Report Word - 3.06 MB Download Data Excel - 95 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, contact us for help.Managing natural resources and adapting to change are…
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Locust situation December 2025This page summarises the known distribution of locusts during December 2025 and provides a brief outlook to March 2026. PDF version is listed in Locust Bulletins.Australian Plague Locust (Chortoicetes terminifera)The overall locust population likely remained at low…
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We monitor and test food imported into Australia under our Imported Food Inspection Scheme. We check that all imports of food intended for sale comply with Australian food standards and requirements for safety.The tests we apply depend on the food type and whether the food is a risk or surveillance…
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Hamish Robertson is a 2025 Nuffield Drought Resilience Scholar based in Tarrenlea, Victoria. Together with his wife Diana and their two children, he owns and runs a 3,000-acre property, focused on producing fine Merino wool and lamb.In recent years, Hamish has experienced variable seasonal…
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The Plant Innovation Centre (PIC) is a world-class research, development, and extension (RD&E) facility. By providing innovative solutions that detect, identify and manage plant pests, our team helps strengthen Australia’s biosecurity.The PIC team have significant scientific expertise and…
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18 December 2020
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who are required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment using recent versions of Google Chrome.
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A version update to Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge is…
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Note: This list displays current notices only.Meat Notices 2020NumberDescriptionDate of EffectReviewMN20-06This meat notice has been archived and replaced by the Guideline for the application of the Refrigeration Index to refrigeration of meat and meat products on ELMER-3. MN20-…
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Comparison of Australian plague locust and Austroicetes nymphs
Australian Plague Locust - Chortoicetes terminifera
other Austroicetes species
Major differences between nymphs of these…
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