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On 28 October 2024, we hosted a webinar providing a high-level overview of the process for research ideas to be realised into pr
28 October 2024
Importers and brokers of:
The department is expanding CBIS onto document-controlled pathways, commencing with a trial on herbal tea bags. These changes are scheduled to take effect on 6 November 2024.
31 October 2024
We have commenced a review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh mangosteen fruit for human consumption from Malaysia.
We expect to release the draft report for public consultation in mid-2025.
We are conducting a risk analysis for fresh mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) fruit for human consumption from Malaysia.
When we do a risk analysis, we:
25 October 2024
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.
25 October 2024
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.
25 October 2024
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.
25 October 2024
Stakeholders associated with the import of live cats and dogs (including assistance dogs) from the United Kingdom (UK) to Australian territory, including importers, pet transport agents, and official and government-approved veterinarians.
In an emergency animal disease outbreak, it may be necessary to destroy infected and in-contact animals on-farm. Livestock depopulation methods are evolving, and animal welfare experts should assess any emerging methods before they’re used. We commissioned two independent evidence-based animal welfare reports on poultry and pig depopulation methods during an emergency animal disease response.
25 October 2024
Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who will be required to book and manage requests for import inspections using the Biosecurity Portal during this scheduled maintenance window.
Approved arrangements operators who will be required to view and/or update details of their Approved Arrangement via the Approve Arrangement Management Product (AAMP).
