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Joint Communiqué16 December 2021, (virtual meeting hosted by New Zealand)The 17th Australia and New Zealand Biosecurity Cooperation (ANZBC) annual meeting was held virtually on 16 December 2021. Representatives from Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) and New…
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We have a commitment to ensure exporters deliver acceptable animal welfare outcomes.We investigate all alleged non-compliance with the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS).We take all allegations seriously.Where necessary, the department acts immediately to address animal welfare issues.…
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Import conditions for lentil seeds are available on the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
A decision to import lentil seeds into Australia is a commercial decision between an importer in Australia and a supplier in the country of origin who can meet the import conditions.
The…
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The following list contains links to submissions received in response to the
Draft import risk analysis report for stone fruit from the USA.
StakeholderNew South Wales - Department…
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18 June 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of biological products and associated industry participants
What has changed?
The department has noticed some recurring issues in the importation of biological products. The following information will assist…
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The Australian plague locust is a persistent seasonal pest affecting Australia’s agricultural industries. Locust numbers can build very rapidly under favourable conditions, and adult swarms can move up to 600km in one night. In high density outbreaks, locusts can cause severe damage to pasture and…
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16 April 2012
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Draft import risk analysis report for fresh ginger from Fiji.
The draft report is being issued for 60 days…
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17 September 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Travellers, and Australian importers and overseas exporters of high-risk plant products sent via international mail (including items posted using Express Mail Service).
What will change?
Following IAN 127-2020 issued on 13 August 2020, the…
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Chair and Senators, thank you for the opportunity to make a short opening statement this morning.
I would like to start by acknowledging the many challenges faced by people affected by severe flooding in various parts of Australia. Our thoughts are with the many farming families and regional…
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On 1 March 2023 we implemented revised import conditions for dogs and cats. The step-by-step guides reflect the revised import conditions. If you received a permit to import your cat or dog to Australia prior to 1 March 2023 you will need to refer to your import permit for the applicable import…
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