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Our department has around 4,000 employees. We are committed to protecting the health of plants and animals in our region and improving trade and the biosecurity systems between Pacific Island countries and Australia.
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3 April 2018Who does this notice affect?Importers of conditionally non-prohibited goods that require an import permit and agents acting on importers’ behalf.What has changed?From 9 April 2018, the…
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On 16 December 2025, the department received preliminary reports of outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on the island of Cyprus. The department determined, for precautionary reasons, to remove Cyprus from the List of FMD-Free Countries effective from 8 November 2025.The department undertook a…
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The department maintains close contact with industry clients through industry consultative committees (ICCs), ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. ICCs are instrumental in developing effective operational responses to government policy for the department's import and export…
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Certain food, plant material and animal products from overseas could introduce serious pests and diseases into Australia, devastating our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, unique environment and our way of life.Before you bring or mail goods to Australia, check that it's allowed into…
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15 September 2025Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections through the Biosecurity Portal using the ‘Sign in with your Digital ID’ (myID) pathway.…
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