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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, together with other Australian government departments, is responsible for operations related to importing goods to Australia.The department manages biosecurity controls to minimise the risk of exotic pests and diseases entering the country.The…
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10 February 2026Who does this notice affect?Importers of rice for human consumption, biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department’s approved arrangement class 19.2.What has changed?The department is running a verification operation on imported rice for…
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Date of effect: 2 March 2026AttentionImporters of enoki mushrooms and kava, and brokers acting on behalf of these importers.PurposeTo advise of changes to the inspection and testing of imported enoki mushrooms, and kava from New Zealand pending registration of amendments to the Imported Food…
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The all reproductive material exports report includes total export numbers. The report is compiled from information on the export permit and health certificate issued by the department to exporters at the time of departure.Financial YearSpecies2020/212021/222022/232023/242024/25Bovine638,320394,…
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Section 57 of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination) specifies a class of goods that must not be brought or imported into Australian territory unless the condition specified in section 56 is complied with.The class of goods specified in section…
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In December 2005, the Australian Government Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation issued a ministerial direction to the Australian Fisheries Management Authority under section 91 of the Fisheries Administration Act 1991.
2005 ministerial direction to AFMA PDF [300 KB, 5 pages…
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Want real-world experience in biosecurity research? The Plant Innovation Centre (PIC) offers a range of opportunities for science students. We provide valuable experience in biosecurity research.Student scholarshipsWant to become a professional scientist? We’ll help you take the next step beyond…
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16 December 2019
Who does this notice affect?
All internal and external stakeholders who may require Department of Agriculture regulatory services between the Department’s shut down period.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture Canberra Office will close from cob Tuesday, 24 December…
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28 April 2017 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers of (certain/specific) uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and…
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27 February 2014
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of a draft risk analysis report to consider a proposal for the release of the tortricid moth Cydia succedana for the biological control of gorse (Ulex europaeus). The draft report is being issued for 30 days…
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