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To export goods as organic or bio-dynamic, you must meet all relevant export requirements. These requirements are set by Australian export laws and by the importing country.New exporters — read our step-by-step guide to exporting organic or bio-dynamic goods.Types of goodsThese…
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July 2017
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Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report: Australian grape and wine industry [PDF 501KB]
Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References…
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Imports of plants and their products from outside Australia can risk introducing weeds, pests and diseases. These can threaten Australia’s natural environment, our food security and economy.We set import conditions to reduce these risks. Learn more about how we manage plant biosecurity risks.Plant…
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Non-commercial vessels arriving in Australian territorial seas must submit a pre-arrival report (PAR), which includes questions on biofouling management. The PAR responses help us manage biosecurity risks associated with biofouling on non-commercial vessels. Biosecurity officers…
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Recent changesOn 28 May 2025, we updated the pre-export treatment and phytosanitary certification requirements for high-risk plant products and sea containers subject to khapra beetle target measures.Three key changes were implemented. For more information, refer to the:Import Industry Advice…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry issues certification for the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) sheepmeat and goatmeat tariff rate quotas (TRQ) and the EU only ‘erga omnes’ quota.Australian exporters can export specific quantities of eligible products to the EU and UK…
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The Partnering to implement the National Soil Action Plan program is a $20 million initiative from the 2023-2024 budget.The Australian Government is partnering with states and territories to deliver 17 projects that address one or more priority actions of the National Soil Action Plan (2023-2028)…
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You must meet import requirements for plant products that have been exported from Australia and are now returning to Australia.Contact us before your products reach Australia.Who to contactAddress:…
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During 17-21 April, the independent panel for the phase out of live sheep export by sea met with over 1000 stakeholders in regional Western Australia.
The panel was appointed by the Minister to undertake stakeholder consultation and hear directly from industry—to inform advice on how and when the…
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12 October 2021
Who does this notice affect?
All clients who submit import permit applications to the department for assessment via the Australian Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
What has changed?
In recent months, importers may have experienced longer than usual timeframes in the…
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