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Criterion 4: Conservation and maintenance of soil and water resources

This criterion is concerned with two of the fundamental components of a forest ecosystem: soil and water. Forests are important for soil conservation because they contribute directly to soil production and maintenance, and prevent or reduce soil erosion. Forested catchments also provide and protect…
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List of species of fresh cut flowers and foliage with alternative conditions for import – mainland

Publication detailsThis list contains conditionally non-prohibited goods which as subject to specific conditions of import, as referenced in section 29(1) (2) and (3) of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination).This list contains conditionally…
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Project 60: Materiality assessment for the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework

OverviewThis assessment will inform and update the themes and priorities for the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework report.It aims to better align reporting expectations against other sustainability reporting standards, especially the Global Reporting Initiative Standards.Project Lead: Meat…
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Forests and People - the Social Assessment

​​How important are forests to the people of South East Queensland and the communities they live in? This is the question the Social Assessment set out to answer in the biggest project of its kind for the…
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Venturia paralias for the biological control of Euphorbia paralias

We conducted a risk analysis for the release of the fungus Venturia paralias for the biological control of sea spurge (Euphorbia paralias). We began this risk analysis in response to an application to release Venturia paralias to control Euphorbia paralias. The application was submitted by…
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Importing timber, wooden articles, bamboo and related products

​​​​​Import conditions All imported timber, wooden articles, bamboo and related products (whether for commercial or personal use) must comply with the import conditions as stated on our Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system. ​ As the importer, you are responsible​ for ensuring that…
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2012-08 - Exporter Submission of Heat Stress Risk Assessments (HSRA) to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)

​​8 May 2012 Species Livestock Country Where a HSRA is required Relevant to Live Animal Exporters DAFF Biosecurity Staff AQIS Accredited Veterinarians LiveCorp ALEC Purpose To advise exporters of the requirement for submission of a Heat Stress Risk Assessment (HSRA) to…
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Have your say about the biosecurity protection levy

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has opened consultation to help shape the way the new biosecurity protection levy will be applied. The 2023-24 Federal Budget delivered sustainable funding to Australia’s critical biosecurity system. This included $1.03 billion over the…
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Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year

Price Cattle Company Price Cattle Company’s Owen and Brigid Price have received the 2022 Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year award. The central Queensland beef producers are role models in the agricultural industry. They are leading the way in farm biosecurity, innovation, technology, record…
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DEPARTMENTAL STATEMENT: Reports concerning treatment of Australian animals during Eid – Lateline

​​​Eid Al-Adha is a high risk period for non-compliance with Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) requirements.  Eid is one of the most important days on the Islamic calendar and is a time where animals are slaughtered and the meat shared with family, friends and those in need. It…
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