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Civil penalties awarded under the Biosecurity Act

Two travellers have received civil penalties totalling $54,000 following multiple attempts to circumvent Australia’s biosecurity laws and conceal more than 240 live fish through Melbourne International Airport. The ornamental fish in water were found during…
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Release schedule

2025Tuesday March 4Australian crop report – March quarter 2025Agricultural commodities – March quarter 2025Tuesday June 3Australian crop report – June quarter 2025Agricultural commodities – June quarter 2025Tuesday September 2Australian crop report – September quarter 2025Agricultural commodities…
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Final group pest risk analysis for thrips and orthotospoviruses on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage imports

​​​​​​​​​​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, November 2017The department has prepared the Final group pest risk analysis for thrips and orthotospoviruses on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-…
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Group pest risk analysis for mealybugs

Final group pest risk analysis for mealybugs and the viruses they transmit on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage imports​​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, January 2019 The…
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Preparing to import goods during the BMSB season

The information provided on this page is to assist industry stakeholders prior to the importation of goods during the BMSB risk season.Are my goods subject to the seasonal measures?Check if your goods need to comply with the seasonal measuresWill the goods be shipped between 1 September and 30…
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Moving goods from, within and to Torres Strait

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the movement of goods from the Torres Strait under the Biosecurity Act 2015.Torres Strait islands are a potential pathway for the movement of exotic pests, weeds and diseases present in countries very close to Australia—the…
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Supporting Australian forestry – case studies

The Australian Government is committed to supporting Australia’s forest industries. The case studies featured on this page tell the stories of recipients of our grant programs, highlighting their projects that will deliver Australia’s future forest products.Accelerate Adoption of Wood Processing…
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80-2017 - Changes to importing requirements for salmonid products sourced from approved countries, further processed and exported to Australia

29 August 2017Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to countries with current market access to Australia for salmonid products and countries either producing or processing salmonid…
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Old-world screw-worm fly

​Chrysomya bezziana What to look for Check any animals, birds or humans for wounds and for signs of maggots deep within the wound. Wounds that can become infested include husbandry wounds (for example ear-tagging, castration and dehorning) and relatively minor skin wounds (such as tick bites).…
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Failing Food Report – January 2017

​​​Publication details Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, February 2017 This report details food that was found to fail under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme during the month. For full data on activity and compliance under the Scheme refer to the six monthly Imported Food…
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