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The Seafood Export Consultative Committee (SECC) is the principal consultative committee for the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) to consult with the Australian seafood export industry on technical and administrative matters in relation to the export of fish…
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A new guide on monitoring and evaluation processes for general surveillance programs is set to boost our biosecurity efforts.General surveillance programs are vital initiatives that involves people from all walks of life to detect and report pests, weeds and diseases.This reporting allows early…
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18 November 2024Who does this notice affect?Importers of dairy and beef for human consumption from Japan.Importers of bovine fluid and tissue samples for laboratory research from Japan.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has been notified of an outbreak of Lumpy…
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Honey and Apiculture ProductsOther Goods to SingaporeDate of Issue: 13 November 2024AttentionRegistered exporters of honey and apiculture products, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders and approved export permit issuers.Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) -…
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5 September 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the shipping industry including ship masters and shipping agentsWhat has changed?DAFF Biosecurity officers will be conducting joint inspections with AMSA Port State Control officers during the 2025 Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on…
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A routine delivery quickly became a biosecurity success story, after quick-thinking staff at a Sydney importer sprang into action after spotting ants inside a 40-foot container of vehicle radiators from overseas.The warehouse team immediately stopped the unpacking process, sprayed the ants with…
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11 June 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify exporters and EDI users of changes to the phytosanitary certificate template when exporting horticulture or grain products to China.Summary of changes and key pointsAs of Wednesday, 11 June 2025 the new certificate templates…
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4 August 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the shipping industry including ship masters and shipping agentsWhat has changed?Resolution MEPC.369(80) came into effect on 1 February 2025. The Resolution outlines amendments to Appendix II (Form of Ballast Water Record Book) of the…
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27 July 2025Who does this notice affect?All importers and customs brokers who are required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment.All clients submitting the below declarations, including those anticipating responses from the department in relation to…
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17 March 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Biosecurity industry participants, such as vessel owners, operators, shipping agents and importers involved in the importation process of bulk mined and chemical (natural or synthetic) fertiliser.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture,…
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