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Biofouling – non-commercial vessels

Australian biofouling management requirements for non-commercial vessels

The Australian biofouling management requirements for non-commercial vessels (ABFMR-NCV) set out vessel operator obligations for the management of biofouling. These obligations apply when operating non-commercial vessels under biosecurity control within Australian territorial seas, in order to comply with the Biosecurity Act 2015. New proactive biofouling management options for non-commercial vessels will apply from late May 2026.

Cleaning instructions - Personal equipment

Australian Defence Force deployments pose a biosecurity risk to Australia through the movement of contaminated vehicles, machinery, equipment and personal items providing a route for the entry of exotic pests and disease. The following information provides guidance on Australian biosecurity requirements associated with Australian Defence Force personnel returning to Australia from an overseas mission.

Approved manufacturers of official marks and marking devices

List current as of 24 July 2025

The following companies are approved manufacturers of official marks and marking devices under the Export Control Rules 2021 (the Rules).

Approved manufacturers are required to comply with a Code of Practice. Official marks, including software, may only be ordered by using the EX92 Application for authorisation to manufacture official marks and marking devices, available from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Meat Notice 2010/07 - Traceability of Game Carcases to the Place of Harvest

NSFS Ref 43

​Date of Effect: 1 January 2011 

Date of Expiry: 31 December 2011

Contact Officers

Albert Cobb
Meat Export
0417 046 476

Surjit Kang
Meat Ex​port
02 6272 4924

Distribution Categories

  • Central and Regional Office
  • OIC Inspection Staff Export Establishments
  • Managers, Export Game Meat Establishments
  • State Food Authorities

Implementation Schedule

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