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MAA 2024-40: Egg and egg products: Avian influenza market access issues update #15 – High pathogenicity avian influenza - certification updates for Tonga
Date of issue: 30 September 2024
Date of effect: Immediate
Related 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 2024-35
Spot inspires future generations at Science Week
Spot, our beloved robot dog had a big day out at Parliament House during National Science Week 2024. While Spot was a star attraction, this event was more than just a photo opportunity.
Trialling innovative mozzie traps
New mosquito traps are being tested at Brisbane International Airport to prevent the spread of serious mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika virus.
Australia partners with Timor-Leste as World Rabies Day seeks elimination by 2030
September 28 will mark the 18th annual World Rabies Day, which is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for actions to support the elimination of the disease worldwide.
Raising biosecurity awareness in Papua New Guinea and Torres Strait islands
In March, stakeholder engagement activities were conducted across several villages in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG) to raise awareness of Australian biosecurity requirements.
Breaking boundaries on World Rabies Day
It’s World Rabies Day on 28 September - this year’s theme “Breaking rabies boundaries” challenges nations to eliminate barriers that stand in the way of eliminating the disease.
213-2024: Immediate changes to accepted Turkish testing providers for imported seed for sowing
27 September 2024
Who does this notice affect?
This notice affects importers of seed for sowing, all permit holders of seed for sowing, custom brokers and departmental staff.
What has changed?
Effective immediately, the department has suspended the acceptance of seed testing results issued by any laboratory in the Republic of Türkiye for any seed for sowing imports into Australia.
MAA 2024-12: Indonesia: Edible non-prescribed goods: New Quarantine Authority prior notice requirements
Date of issue: 27 September 2024
Date of effect: 1 October 2024
Reference Number: MAA 2024-12
MAA 2024-14: Fish and Fish Products: Indonesia: New Indonesian Quarantine Agency prior notice requirements
Date of issue: 27 September 2024
Date of effect: 1 October 2024
Reference Number: MAA2024-14