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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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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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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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Who does this notice affect?
Importers of geotextile products and their customs brokers.
What has changed?
The import conditions for geotextile products are changing on 18 October 2023. The changes will consist of the following:
The ‘Geotextiles for bioremediation’ BICON case will be renamed to…
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Stakeholder meetingsMr Borthwick conducted face-to-face discussions with key government, industry, environment, scientific and other stakeholders throughout the course of the review, including the following:Austral FisheriesAustralian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and…
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23 June 2020PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) provides information to assist Australian exporters of food and edible agricultural products to respond to requests from China for guarantees their exports are safe and free from COVID-19.Summary of changes and key pointsThe department has…
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8 April 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the…
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10 August 2012
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Provisional final import risk analysis report for fresh ginger from Fiji.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) recommends that the import of fresh ginger rhizomes to Australia…
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8 August 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All vessel owners, operators, masters, shipping agents and maritime industry personnel who represent and/or interact with international commercial vessels, including cruise vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed…
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