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Imported plants and their products can introduce exotic and unwanted weeds, pests and diseases into Australia. These can threaten our natural environment, our food security and economy.
We protect Australia’s biosecurity status through education and targeted regulation.
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Technical information to support land use mapping in Australia has been developed by Australian and state government members of the Australian Collaborative Land Use and Management Program (ACLUMP).
In October 2016, Version 8 of the Australian Land Use and Management (ALUM) Classification was…
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Director Engagement and International Plant Health
Dr Sophie Peterson is the Director of the Pacific Engagement and International Plant Health section your first point of contact for Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) plant and plant health…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry works closely with a network of more than 100 stakeholders to facilitate the adoption of world’s best practice for animal health laboratories that service Australia’s animal and livestock industries.Organisations and institutionsAustralian…
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The ease of shopping from the comfort of your home – and the convenience of being able to shop internationally – is one of the reasons online shopping is popular in Australia and around the globe.However, similar to when you purchase items when travelling overseas, goods that you buy online…
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23 December 2010
Biosecurity Australia Advice 2010/40 - Biosecurity Australia Advice 2010/40 - Final review of policy for the importation of hops (Humulus species) propagative material into Australia…
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11/04/2023Who does this notice affect?This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies, and exporters and importers of cats and dogs.Export informationThe department regulates the export of live animals, including cats, dogs and assistance dogs. There are specific…
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Australian – European Union Free Trade Agreement: Geographical Indications public objections process
The Australian Government is running a public objections process on the list of geographical indications the EU wants Australia to protect in a free trade agreement. For more information on what…
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29 October 2025Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders with an interest in Australia’s import conditions for prawns.What has changed?The department has recently received increased enquiries questioning whether there has been a change in Australia’s import conditions for whole (unpeeled) uncooked…
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