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Biosecurity is everyone’s responsibility. Looking out for unusual pests, weeds or diseases can help. Our environment and agriculture rely on our biosecurity system to be strong and resilient to safeguard our economy, cultural heritage and way of life from exotic species.In this sectionAnimal pests…
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Farmers and rural communities face many risks to their business. These include droughts, natural disasters, pests and diseases, and other market disruptions.There are programs and services to help you prepare for, manage and recover from these events. Rural supportHelp in hard times, including…
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17 May 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
New biofouling management requirements for…
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1 September 2021Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers and principal agents—associated with shipping or…
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13 November 2019PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the Indian Plant Protection Organisation has consolidated the list of prohibited weed seeds for plant and plant products imported into India.Summary of changes and key pointsThe Indian Plant Protection Organisation has…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, 2016The purpose of the Announcement Information Paper is to provide background information about the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh…
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International Day of Forests on 21 March is a global day created by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.Countries around the world are encouraged to organise activities involving forests and trees. These activities…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, 30 May 2016This review considers the biosecurity risks for Australia associated with the importation of captive non-human…
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