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Hitchhikers enroute to Australia beware - wands are waving for free riders. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have tested detector technology to identify biosecurity risk material and hitchhiker pests…
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The Australian Government is committed to protecting our biosecurity system. As we find ourselves in an increasingly dynamic environment, the need to manage the whole biosecurity continuum onshore, at the border and offshore is of increasing importance.Our relationships with other Government…
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As the eagerly awaited Year of the Dragon approaches, it is important to be biosecurity-aware, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted Lunar New Year celebration.Lunar New Year is a culturally significant period filled with tradition and customs. While the festivities are marked by jubilation and…
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The Forestry Australia Symposium 2024 opens today in Ballarat, Victoria, under a ‘healthy and resilient forests for our future’ theme.The symposium will explore concepts that underpin the science and best practice of sustaining and promoting healthy and resilient forests.The Department of…
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In late February, two of our Chiefs attended the Government Scientists Group Parliamentary Friends of Science Showcase, an event promoting scientific expertise and capability from 24 government departments to parliamentarians and leaders of academic peak bodies.Secretary Adam Fennessy PSM, Chief…
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Our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) was built by the department to manage biosecurity import conditions for over 20,000 products, including plant, animal, mineral, and biological goods. BICON helps you determine if a commodity is permitted under the Biosecurity Act 2015 by providing…
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The fumigation of cargo entering Australia is one of the best defences we have against hitchhiker pests that could be present in consignments from overseas.On 1 May 2025, version 3.0 of the methyl bromide fumigation methodology will come into force.The new version of the methodology sets out the…
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Are you aware of the consequences of importing seeds that don’t comply with Australia’s strict biosecurity import conditions?Purchasing a packet of seeds online may only cost you a few dollars, but they can impact Australia’s native plant and agricultural resources as well as hit your pocket hard…
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6 May 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the 2025-26 grain and plant products exports cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS), will be open for public consultation on 6 May 2025.Summary of key pointsOn 6 May 2025, the 2025-26 grain and plant products CRIS will be…
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6 May 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the 2025-26 horticulture exports cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS), will be open for public consultation on 6 May 2025.Summary of key pointsOn 6 May 2025, the 2025-26 horticulture CRIS will be open for public…
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