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7 September 2022
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Amendments to the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-Prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 have been made as part of Australia’s response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).
If you intend to import personal consignments (10kg limit, unless otherwise…
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17 January 2022
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2022-A01 - Commencement of a review of biosecurity risks associated with importing foetal bovine serum PDF
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The Department of Agriculture, Water and the…
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In May we co-hosted the 2024 Quarantine Regulators Meeting (QRM) with Vietnam’s Plant Protection Department (PPD). The meeting took place in Vietnam and was attended by over 40 biosecurity agencies across the world.It coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Australia and…
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We have started a review of the biosecurity risks associated with importing veterinary immunobiologicals into Australia.
Steps to complete this reviewWhen we do this review, we:seek preliminary submissions from interested stakeholdersreview the science on pests…
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A major animal trafficking ring has been busted, and wildlife smuggler, Jesse Sayeg sentenced to 9 months prison after pleading guilty to 3 offences related to smuggling live turtles and tortoises into Australia.Mr Sayeg’s criminal activities were uncovered during a 2-year investigation across 3…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has fined 14 furniture importers over $186,000 last week because they didn’t act to minimise the risk of importing illegally harvested timber.
Head of Compliance and Enforcement at the department, Peter Timson said Australia has strict…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find information about import conditions for RAT kits?
Information about biosecurity import conditions can be found on BICON - Australian Biosecurity Import Conditions. We recommend that importers search for “test kit” and follow the path that best…
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Prosecution action will not be taken against actress Amber Heard over allegations related to her sentencing for the illegal import of two dogs into Australia in 2015.
The department collaborated with agencies, both in Australia and overseas, to investigate these claims against Ms Heard.
A brief…
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