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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for protecting Australia’s environment and agricultural industries from the introduction of pests and diseases from other countries.
Interstate quarantine is a serious issue. Pests, diseases and weeds can spread from one part…
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This criterion reports on the role of Australia’s forests in the carbon cycle, including the amount of carbon stored in Australia’s forests, and the effects of natural disturbance, forest management and forest land-use change on forest carbon dynamics. It also reports the amount of carbon stored…
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Import conditions for persimmons from Japan, Korea and Israel are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible.
A decision to import persimmons from Japan, Korea and Israel into Australia is a commercial decision between an importer in…
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Import conditions for stone fruit from New Zealand are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON), making the import of these goods possible from certain countries.A decision to…
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21 March 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Seaport owners and operators of biosecurity entry points (BEP) for 'passenger vessel baggage' (i.e. locations where cruise passengers disembark).
What has changed?
Seaport operators of BEP for 'passenger vessel baggage' are now required to implement…
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29 July 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, and principal agents— associated with importing goods that require…
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20 June 2024Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders involved with the import of live ornamental fish, including importers, Approved Arrangement holders and Cargo Terminal Operators.What has changed?From 21 October 2024, industry participants will be required to present each bag of live ornamental…
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31 January 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Non- Bond Reporters of Self Assessed Clearance (SAC) consignments.
What has changed?
The purpose of this notice is to provide advice about upcoming electronic system changes occurring within the Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment (DAWE…
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IntroductionMany commodities must be tested prior to export as part of trade arrangements between Australia and importing countries. As part of its role in maintaining export markets for the meat industry, the department operates an Approved Laboratory Program. The aim of the program is to ensure…
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