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Biosecurity Advice 2014/08 - Commencement of a non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh table grapes from Sonora, Mexico

23 June 2014 This Biosecurity Advice announces the formal commencement of a non-regulated analysis of existing policy to consider a proposal to import fresh table grapes from Sonora, Mexico, into Australia. The Department of Agriculture will prepare a draft report, which will be issued for…
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BA2012-28-Commencement-IRA-snakefruit-Indonesia

​21 December 2012​This Biosecurity Advice announces the formal commencement of an import risk analysis (IRA) under the regulated IRA process to consider a proposal to import fresh salacca (snake fruit…
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86-2016 - Importation of fresh cut flowers/foliage of Chrysanthemum spp. and Rosa spp. from specific countries

7 September 2016 Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers and customs brokers associated with the importation of fresh cut flowers/foliage of Chrysanthemum spp. and Rosa spp.…
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2024-A12 Importation of zoo hippopotamuses and their semen from approved countries – final report

11 December 2024Read the final report from the review.Importation of zoo hippopotamuses and their semen from approved countries – final reportOn 24 April 2024 the department issued Biosecurity Advice 2024-A06 inviting comments on the draft review of biosecurity risks associated with importing zoo…
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210-2022: Biosecurity Automated Threat Detection System (BATDS) Trial at DP World Australia's Brisbane Terminal

27 October 2022Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries who use DP World Australia's Brisbane terminal—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal shipping agents, and any other…
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Meat Notice 12-02 - Australian Government Authorised Halal Program - introduction of the EXDOC based electronic Halal certification system

​NSFS Ref 30  Date of Effect: 04 October 2012 Date of Expiry: 04 October 2013Arul Thilakan Principal Veterinary Officer Food Exports Branch Elizabeth Wilcock Director Food…
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Putting the spotlight on inspiring women in agriculture

Women are increasingly staking their claim in the agricultural sector, with more than 88,000 women working in agriculture in 2023.Celebrating International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Deputy Secretary Tess Bishop said women account for more than…
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Pre-border Biosecurity Treatment Providers

Registered Treatment Providers located outside of AustraliaTreatment providers listed on the ‘List of Treatment Providers’ are registered under one of the department’s pre-border biosecurity treatment assurance schemes. These treatment providers have met minimum registration and compliance…
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143-2020 - BICON impacted from 23:00 Saturday 12 September to 06:20 Sunday 13 September 2020 (AEST).

7 September 2020 Who does this notice affect? All clients attempting to submit permit applications or access their BICON invoices during this planned outage period. Information The department will be performing scheduled system maintenance from 23:00 Saturday 12 September to 06:20 Sunday 13…
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Urgent maintenance of department’s website from 17:00 to 21:00 Monday 30th July 2018 (AEST)

30 July 2018Who does this notice affect? All clients attempting to access the Department’s external website during this planned outage period.Information Due to urgent maintenance, the department’s website…
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