Search Results
21 February 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All stakeholders
What has changed?
The national biosecurity strategy consultation draft is open for public comment.
This will be the Australia’s first national biosecurity strategy and will set the direction for the future of the national…
- Last modified
The Australian Government has provided a total of $8.3 million funding to support travelling showmen and women.
The Supporting Agricultural Showmen and Women program helps eligible travelling show businesses to meet operational costs, such as showground rental fees and guild/association…
- Last modified
Biosecurity activities manage the risk of pests and diseases that threaten Australia’s environment, agricultural industries and our way of life. We undertake a range of regulatory activities and recover the associated costs. This ensures our biosecurity system remains robust, responsive to…
- Last modified
3 October 2024Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.What has changed?…
- Last modified
20 May 2024Who does this notice affect?International airlines, aircraft operators and their contracted services (third parties) performing or certifying aerosol disinsection treatments applied to aircraft cabin and hold for aircraft arriving in Australia.What has changed?Airlines and aircraft…
- Last modified
This step-by-step guide will help you prepare your cat for import into mainland Australia from Cocos (Keeling) Islands.While Cocos (Keeling) Islands are an Australian territory, there are plants, animals and pests that are unique to each region. This means you still need to meet certain import…
- Last modified
The appointment of the newest Grains Research and Development Corporations (GRDC) board member has been announced, with Mr Andrew Earle to join the Board of GRDC as a non-executive director.Mr Earle has previously served as a Board member of Grains Australia, and as Deputy Chair of Grain Producers…
- Last modified
OverviewThe Subcommittee on Animal Health Laboratory Standards, through leadership of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and an expert consultant, have completed the process of finalising a business plan. The plan looks towards a national laboratory-focused simulation exercise.…
- Last modified
About Innovation PilotsThe Innovation Pilots team works with Governments, Industry and the community, as well as partnering through the Catalysing Australia Biosecurity (CAB) initiative, to test new technologies and approaches to support a strong national biosecurity system, prepare for future…
- Last modified
Cargo Compliance Verification (CCV) inspections are conducted by the department on containerised sea cargo imported into Australia. This is a part of the system of verification that ensures the integrity of the Australian biosecurity system.
A robust biosecurity system helps protect…
- Last modified