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The Australian Government is committed to protecting our biosecurity system. As we find ourselves in an increasingly dynamic environment, the need to manage the whole biosecurity continuum onshore, at the border and offshore is of increasing importance.
This list is referenced in section 32(6) and (7) of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021, section 23(4A) and (4B) of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods – Christmas Island) Determination 2016, section 24(4A) and (4B) of the Biosecurity (Prohibited a
This list is referenced in section 26(6) of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021, section 17(6) of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods – Christmas Island) Determination 2016, section 18(6) of the Biosecurity ( Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibite
It is important that biosecurity incidents are reported as soon as practicable. This ensures that any biosecurity risk associated with the incident can be managed to an acceptable level and to limit the risk associated with any pest or disease entering, establishing or spreading into Australian territory.
This list is referenced in section 26(10) and section 33(1) of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021, section 17(10) and section 24(1) of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods – Christmas Island) Determination 2016, section 18(10) and section 25(1) of the
This list is referenced in section 33(3) of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021, section 24(3) of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods – Christmas Island) Determination 2016, section 25(3) of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited
Australia has a thriving sport and recreational fishing culture and is known for having some of the best fishing locations anywhere in the world.
There are rules and regulations in place in all Australian waters, both freshwater and saltwater, which you are required by law to uphold. These differ from state to state, so it is important to check before you fish.
People have kept a wide variety of animals as pets for companionship and for produce for as long as we have had recorded language.
Keeping a pet has been shown to significantly improve an individual’s quality of life, however, it is important to understand the biosecurity implications of keeping pets, even one as common as a dog.
The ease of shopping from the comfort of your home – and the convenience of being able to shop internationally – is one of the reasons online shopping is popular in Australia and around the globe.
However, similar to when you purchase items when travelling overseas, goods that you buy online are also subject to Australia’s biosecurity laws. These laws are in place to protect our environment, agricultural industries and economy from harmful pests and diseases prevalent in other parts of the world.
