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Why are my goods being inspected?
Your consignment has been randomly selected for a Cargo Compliance Verification (CCV) inspection. These inspections are conducted on a containerised sea cargo imported into Australia and aim to:
ensure that import controls are operating effectively
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Updates to import conditions
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is constantly reviewing and updating import conditions for the external territories. Proposed changes to prawn and prawn products import conditions are currently open for public comment. More information about…
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Argentine Ant Eradication Team, Norfolk Island Regional CouncilNorfolk Island Regional Council’s Argentine Ant Eradication Program team (AAEP team) plays a critical role in protecting the island’s unique environment and reinforcing the integrity of Australia’s national biosecurity system.As the…
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The current conditions are good for crops and favourable for mice. Farmers need to act now to minimise damage to crops, equipment and homes.Be alert for an increase in mouse numbers.Measure mouse activity by using the downloadable chew cards or counting burrows.Be prepared to bait at sowing if mice…
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Over $23 million is being invested through the Future Drought Fund in 26 projects focusing on drought resilient land management practices that will help Australia’s farmers prepare for and recover quicker from drought.The purpose of this program is to demonstrate practices at a broad scale that…
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DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeAWHN OIE Report 2004 PDF 9160 KBIf you have difficulty accessing this file, please visit
web accessibility.Online versionWorld Organisation for Animal…
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If you are an international student planning to study in Australia, it is important to check Australia’s biosecurity requirements before you pack.Certain food, plant material and animal products from overseas cannot be brought into Australia because they may be carrying serious pests and diseases…
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News and AlertsNote: This page will be decommissioned on 12 November 2025 and replaced with Emergency measures for tomato and capsicum seed.Emergency measuresWhat is Tomato mottle mosaic virus (ToMMV)?ToMMV is a member of the Tobamovirus genus:It is transmitted through propagation materials (seeds…
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Authors: Heleen Kruger, Marwan El Hassan, Nyree Stenekes, Robert Kancans
Summary
There is an increasing expectation that all Australians will play a greater role in supporting Australia’s biosecurity system. A key area for citizen contribution involves general surveillance, that is, harnessing…
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