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On 1 March 2023 we will be implementing revised import conditions for dogs and cats. See more about changes to rabies virus requirements for live dog and cat imports.
If you intend to import cats, dogs or frozen canine semen into Australia you must comply with our import conditions.
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, February 2019The factsheet provides an overview of the risk analysis for fresh avocado fruit from Chile.DownloadDocumentPagesFile size…
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6 June 2017This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for Tahitian limes from the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa,…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers a range of Australian Government legislation to manage our biosecurity system, and regulate exports and imports certification. As a Government regulator, the department monitors compliance with import and export legislation…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Postal Address: GPO Box 858, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Street address: Agriculture House
70 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra 2601, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 6272 3933
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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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30 September 2008
Amended Interim Quarantine Conditions for the Importation of Horses
Following the Australian Government’s response to the Commission of Inquiry into the equine influenza outbreak in…
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Live fish may only be imported for the aquarium industry trade. Live fish for human consumption, pet food, aquaculture or as household pets are not permitted imports to Australia.
Conditions for importing live ornamental fish
You need an import permit to import live ornamental fish to Australia…
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Trevor Ranford
Trevor Ranford has received a 2022 Australian Biosecurity Award in the Industry category.
Trevor is recognised for his contribution to the management of the 2010 to 2020 national chestnut blight emergency response. Over the course of his 45-year career, Trevor has been a passionate…
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31 October 2022
From 31 October 2022, new import conditions will apply for fish and fish products imported into Australia for use as pet food and stockfeed.
Following public consultation on a review of a prescribed heat treatment and a further review of scientific information, the department…
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