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Harmful pests and diseases may arrive with travellers coming to Australia.We screen incoming air and cruise travellers and baggage to protect against this risk. We use X-ray machines, detector dogs, physical inspection and questioning.If you are travelling to Australia, check what to do:before you…
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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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Date of issue: 30 September 2024Date of effect: ImmediateRelated MAAs: 2024-08, 2024-10, 2024-12, 2024-13, 2024-15, 2024-16, 2024-18, 2024-20, 2024-22, 2024-25, 2024-26, MAA 2024-29, MAA 2024-30, MAA 2024-32, MAA 2024-35AttentionEgg Exporters - AustralianEgg Export…
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We have published import conditions for fresh passionfruit from Vietnam on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits can now be issued.The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision between an exporter in Vietnam and an importer in Australia. The importer must…
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Import Risk Analysis Appeals Panel SecretariatImportation of cavendish bananas from the Philippines IRA - Appeal FindingsIntroductionThe Import Risk Analysis Appeal Panel (IRAAP) was convened in accordance with the Import Risk Analysis Handbook 2003 (the Handbook) published by the Australian…
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Rainfall deficiency criteria (eligibility for early withdrawal)When am I eligible to withdraw my FMD before 12 months?From 1 July 2016, you can withdraw your FMD within 12 months without affecting any tax deduction you have claimed for an amount deposited in the previous income year if you meet the…
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Xylella fastidiosa is a pest of worldwide significance and has been identified as Australia’s number one National Priority Plant Pest. These plant pests and diseases are not present or established in Australia but pose a major threat to our agricultural and food production industries.In May…
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Changes to our privacy noticeFrom October 2024, how we store and use your information in the Biosecurity Portal has changed. We now use audit logs to keep information you share with us more secure.We've updated our Privacy notice with these changes.Biosecurity PortalWelcome to an easier way to do…
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2021–22 to 2023–24Recent farm performanceAn estimated 21% of Australian farm businesses are classified as broadacre cropping farms (18,000 farms), of which 9,300 were specialist cropping farms and a further 8,700 produced a mix of cropping and livestock ( see Methodology).Farm incomes for cropping…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 13 November 2024, low-pressure systems and troughs brought scattered falls to all states and territories.Across cropping regions, rainfall outcomes were mixed. Rainfall totals of between 5 and 50 millimetres were…
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