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Products requiring an import permit are subject to charges as outlined on the department's website.Lodgement of an import permit applicationYou can lodge an electronic import permit application through the Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system. An application charge…
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An offshore inspection is not a pre–clearance of biosecurity, but is designed to significantly minimise the biosecurity clearance requirements on arrival in Australia. Military equipment will still be…
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The Future Drought Fund will fund five Nuffield Australia Drought Resilience Scholarships in 2027. To be considered for a 2027 scholarship, you apply in 2026.Applications for the 2027 Nuffield Australia Drought Resilience Scholarships will open on Monday 16 February 2026.Learn more about the…
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Around two-thirds of Australia’s agricultural products are exported. The department creates new, and maintains existing, export market opportunities that provide the greatest gains for agricultural industries.In this sectionFree trade agreementsAustralian seafood tradeInternational Plant Protection…
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IntroductionThe varroa mite (Varroa destructor Korean haplotype) is a destructive pest of the European honey bee that spread worldwide during the late 20th century, killing unprotected beehives. Globally…
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On 23 June 2025, Italy notified the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) of an outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) on a small cattle farm on the island of Sardinia. Italy immediately implemented emergency disease control and eradication measures. The department has conducted a risk…
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African swine fever – outbreak in the Caucasus and why Australia should be aware
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African swine fever (ASF) has usually been restricted to Africa with occasional outbreaks in southern…
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Growcom welcomes this opportunity to provide feedback to Biosecurity Australia on the draft Import Risk Analysis (IRA) report for fresh capsicum (Paprika) fruit from the Republic of Korea. Growcom is…
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We regulate the export of live animals under our regulatory framework. In regulating the export of live animals we make certain regulatory decisions.We publish a public statement for significant regulatory decisions we make.The information we publish may include the name of the holder of an…
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Date of issue: 06 May 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2020-06
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment — Central and Regional offices…
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