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Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) were first detected in Australia in South East Queensland in 2001. Governments have worked collectively to eradicate them ever since.
The National Fire Ant Eradication Program (the Program) aims to eradicate this serious pest from Australia by 2032. The Fire Ant Response Plan 2023–27 focuses on strengthening containment and compliance, and intensifying program-led and community treatment.
Date of issue: 18 November 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2020-08
17 November 2020
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, transport companies, shipping lines, stevedores and any other operators in the sea container supply and logistics chain that are responsible for reporting or managing sea containers arriving into Australia.
European Union Cattle Accreditation Scheme (EUCAS) accredited properties are prohibited from using products containing oestradiol 17β or its ester-like derivatives on their EUCAS properties. To ensure ongoing compliance with this requirement, the European Union Vendor Declaration (EUVD) has been amended to include a declaration on the treatment history of the European Union (EU) eligible cattle.
The following documents relate to implementation of the new EUVD version 0720 and information on oestradiol, including the handling of treated cattle:
The second NSW RFAs Annual Meeting of Officials took place on 29 October 2020. The meeting was attended by officials from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and the NSW Government Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (which includes the Environment Protection Authority and the Environment, Energy and Science group), Department of Regional NSW (which includes NSW Department of Primary Industries and Local Land Services) and the NSW Natural Resources Commission.
13 November 2020
This notice affects NPPOs, importers and suppliers of fresh fruit using In-Transit Cold Treatment (ITCT) as a phytosanitary measure.
10 November 2020
All biosecurity industry participants and food importers who have premises that departmental officers may attend (for inspections, audits, surveillance or other purposes).
Improving access to imported food safety requirements
Imported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
Improving access to imported food safety requirements
Imported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
Improving access to imported food safety requirements
Imported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).
