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28 April 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to international vessel masters, shipping agents and importers of timber and timber products.
What has changed?
The Ministry of Primary Industries New Zealand (MPI NZ) has advised the Department of Agriculture, Water and the…
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Keep an eye out for exotic pests hiding in your aquarium.Marimo moss balls are a popular live algae often used to decorate aquariums and water features. While pretty, they could be hosts to zebra mussel.Zebra mussel is a prolific invasive pest that is exotic to Australia. If it becomes established…
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12 December 2025Who does this notice affect?All International airlines and aircraft operators, airline representatives, air crews and their contracted service providers operating international flights to Australia.What has changed?Since 1 October 2023, the inflight traveller announcement video…
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If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.See more on reporting suspected bird fluWe are…
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We initiated the prawn imports review following an outbreak of white spot disease in 2016–17.
We have:
assessed the biosecurity risks of importing non-viable, farm-sourced, frozen, uncooked whole prawns intended for human consumption
developed proposed measures to manage the identified risks…
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20 August 2020Who does this notice affect?All biosecurity treatment providers across Australia, particularly methyl bromide fumigators.What is changing?IssueThe fundamental process for achieving an effective biosecurity treatment is the same regardless of the jurisdiction the treatment is performed…
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15 September 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Update: the survey has been extended until 18 September 2020.
All biosecurity treatment providers across Australia, particularly methyl bromide fumigators.
What is changing?
Issue
The fundamental process for achieving an effective biosecurity…
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Date of issue: 21 February 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA 2020-01
Attention:
Organic Producers and Exporters, Organic certifying bodies, Industry bodies
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment—Central and Regional offices
Purpose
This Market Access Advice…
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19 February 2014
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of a draft risk analysis report to consider a proposal for the release of the rust fungus Baeodromus eupatorii for the biological control of the weed Ageratina adenophora. The draft report is being issued for 30 days…
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Date of issue: 5 May 2017Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA1702 Attention: Industries - Industry bodies - AHBIC Export establishments including:HoneyLicensed exporters Department of…
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