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Understanding general surveillance for biosecurity as a system

Authors: Heleen Kruger, Marwan El Hassan, Nyree Stenekes, Robert Kancans Summary There is an increasing expectation that all Australians will play a greater role in supporting Australia’s biosecurity system. A key area for citizen contribution involves general surveillance, that is, harnessing…
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34-2020 - Changes to AIMS directions issued under the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS)

3 March 2020Who does this notice affect?Importers and customs brokers who import goods eligible for the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme, and Biosecurity Officers who process AIMS entries that contain one or more lines of goods eligible for the CBIS. See here for a full list of goods eligible…
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2012-20 - Plant Export Operations - Interim mandatory fumigation arrangements for Wheat to Bangladesh

​24 May 2012 DAFF Biosecurity has been advised by the National Plant Protection Organisation of Bangladesh, the Department of Agricultural Extension, Plant Protection Wing, of new import conditions for wheat which provides an alternative to requiring treatment details endorsed on the phytosanitary…
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Biosecurity Innovation Exchange 2018

On 8 March 2018, our department held the first Biosecurity Innovation Exchange event, bringing innovators together to enhance our national biosecurity system to meet future challenges. The Exchange brought…
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85-2024: Changes to approved arrangements class 19 in relation to rural tailgate inspections and External Verification for eCertificates (EVE) system

8 May 2024Who does this notice affect?Holders of approved arrangement classes:19.1: non-commodity for containerised cargo clearance holders and19.2: automatic entry processing for commoditiesApproved arrangement class 19 accredited personsContinuous biosecurity competency (CBC) trainers and…
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Changes to the apples and pears levy and charge rates – Effective from 1 October 2017

From 1 October 2017, the Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) component of the apples and pears levy and charge, currently set at nil, will increase to 0.05 of a cent per kilogram for all domestic and…
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Methodologies and model documentation related to trade research and analysis

A new stylised approach of modelling non-tariff measures in a CGE model12 June 2025The operation and influence of non-tariff measures (NTMs) on trade flows can be complex, making the direct impact on trade and welfare unclear. This technical paper introduces a new stylised approach of modelling the…
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170-2023: Nominations for the department’s imported sea container pathway working group are now open

15/08/2023 Who does this notice affect? Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries – including stevedores, sea cargo / container approved arrangement operators (1.1, 1.3 and 2.6), freight forwarders, port authorities, biosecurity industry participants, customer brokers and transport…
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403-2025: Notice of changes to Brucella canis import conditions

5 December 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects all importers and pet transport agents who intend to import live companion or assistance dogs into Australia, and departmental officers who examine animals and assess their documentation for import into Australia. This notice also…
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Vulnerability Disclosure Program

This program offers security researchers and department clients a direct contact method to report potential security vulnerabilities in the department's technology systems.About the policyWe prioritise system security but recognise vulnerabilities may occur. Use this Vulnerability Disclosure…
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