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On 5 August the department published the updated methyl bromide fumigation methodology (version 3.0), set to take effect on 1 May 2025.This update is important for treatment providers to understand and implement the new requirements.The changes follow an extensive review period from stakeholders.…
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28 August 2019
Who does this notice affect? The following information is relevant to Biosecurity Industry Participants (BIPs) and accredited persons operating under the Class 19. 2 automatic entry…
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6 December 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has completed its revision of the policy for the importation of live infectious agents into Australia.
You are invited to provide comment on the policy factsheet by close of business 3 February 2023.
Please provide any…
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19 March 2024Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to stakeholders including customs brokers and importers associated with the biosecurity clearance of used motorcycles and associated parts imported into Australia from Japan.What has changed?On 1 March 2024, the department formally…
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28 September 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All customs brokers, importers, biosecurity industry participants, and food importers that departmental officers may attend (for inspections, surveillance, or other purposes).
What has changed?
In response to the ongoing disruptions with commercial…
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Meat will transition to NEXDOC Monday 15 June 2026We wish to advise all stakeholders that the go live date for meat and meat products transitioning to NEXDOC, originally scheduled for Monday 20 April 2026, has been moved to Monday 15 June 2026. This adjustment follows meaningful consultation with…
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Australia’s combined agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is on track to reach a record-breaking $106.4 billion in 2025–26, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) December quarter reports.ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared…
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Project 64: Assessing the feasibility of testing trapped pooled insects for lumpy skin disease virus
OverviewThis study will test whether existing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays in Australian laboratories can detect lumpy skin disease (LSD) virus in insects. It will also investigate what conditions affect detection.Currently, LSD detection during an outbreak relies on collecting samples…
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Date of issue: 1 May 2020
Date of effect: 7 May 2020
Reference Number: MAA2020-14
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council
Export dairy establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central and Regional…
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Date of issue: 06 April 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Previous advice: MAA2020-02
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources—Central and Regional offices …
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