Publications

List of hitchhiker pests

​Publication detailsThis list is referenced in sections 6 and 56 of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021, section 43 of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods—Christmas Island) Determination 2016, section 44 of the Biosecurity (…
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List of fresh produce for human consumption with alternative conditions (Norfolk Island)

​​Publication detailsThis list is referenced in section 23(1) of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods – Norfolk Island) Determination 2016 (Goods Determination).This list contains conditionally non-prohibited goods which are subject to specific conditions of import, as…
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Reports and publications

​​Biosecurity Matters​Client Service CharterAustralian Quarantine a shared responsibility: The Nairn Report2008–12 imported cargo processing A time release studySubscribe to one or more of the following publications and notices:Biosecurity Matters​​Export Dairy Industry NoticesHorticulture Exports…
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Broad spectrum disinfectants and sanitisers for use in approved arrangements

​The following documents provide detailed information and examples of disinfectants and sanitisers, approved and recommended by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, for use on surfaces and equipment:DownloadBroad spectrum disinfectants for classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 and 10 (…
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Review of the Farm Household Allowance (FHA)

The Australian Government commenced a review of the FHA program settings in October 2018. The review looked to determine:whether the program was reaching farmers in needif the original program objectives were being metif the program remained fit-for-purposeif the program contributed to an enduring…
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Critical incident response

​Publication details​​​​​Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, August 2024.The critical incident response guideline replaces the Scheme for Corrective Action for abattoirs, independent boning rooms and wild game establishments.This document outlines:Critical incident types and levels…
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Approval of alternative procedures and new technologies at export registered meat establishments

​​​Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, August 2024This guideline is established to provide a clear statement on procedures for the approval of alternative procedures and new technologies at export registered meat establishments.Note: this guideline replaces the…
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EUCAS: Farms

Farms must be accredited with the European Union Cattle Accreditation Scheme (EUCAS) if they want to produce bovine animals that can be used to produce meat for export to the European Union. A farm is an area or land covered by a single Property Identification Code (PIC) under State or Territory…
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Approved arrangement guidelines - Wild game meat

​​​Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, May 2015Under the Export Control (Wild Game Meat and Wild Game Meat Products) Orders 2010, it is the responsibility of the Establishment Occupier to develop, implement and maintain the establishment’s approved arrangement to…
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Biofouling and non-commercial vessels

Non-commercial vessels arriving in Australian territorial seas must have the option to submit a non-commercial vessel pre-arrival report (PAR) which includes questions relating to the biofouling management practices on the vessel.The responses provided in the PAR will inform the department's…
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