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Protecting Australia from rabies

Australia is one of the few countries in the world that remains free of rabies. If rabies became established in Australia, the toll on human and animal health would be profound and the cost of response and elimination immense. At least 60,000 people die from rabies each year, with the majority of…
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Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (Calicivirus)

RHDV1, RHDV1a variant and RHDV2Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV), or calicivirus is a virus that typically causes a rapidly fatal disease in European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). There are three types of RHDV present in Australia (RHDV1, RHDV1a and RHDV2).The classical RHDV1 strain was…
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MARS communications and training materials

MARS NewsA quick reference guide to Understanding the MARS Biosecurity Status Document (BSD) is now available: Quick Reference Guide: Understanding the BSD. Using the MARS Offline form for itinerary updatesThe MARS itinerary update form is for agents and…
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Human health

Specific health risks are posed by international travellers (passengers and crew) arriving in Australia. These risks could have a devastating effect on the Australian community and economy. Effective human biosecurity practices are essential in protecting Australia from serious communicable…
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First points of entry – information for arriving vessels and goods

When entering an Australian port, international vessels must comply with the: Biosecurity Act 2015 First Point of Entry Biosecurity Determinations. Vessels must arrive at a first point of entry (FPOE) unless we grant prior approval to arrive at a non-first point of entry. Find out about:…
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Release from biosecurity control

(previously known as coastal strip or coastal status)​Pre-arrival reporting for arrival in Australian territory​​​All international vessels intending to arrive in Australia are required to submit pre-arrival reporting to the department prior to arrival for each voyage in Australian territory.…
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Ship sanitation certification

​​​​​​The department administers Ship Sanitation Certification (SSC) requirements on behalf of the Department of Health and aged care.Ship Sanitation Certification (SSC) is aimed at controlling the spread of international listed human diseases by controlling any vectors of these diseases that could…
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Disembarking crew

​​​Disembarking crew Increased intervention and a stronger enforcement approach is currently in place to keep African Swine Fever (ASF) out of Australia. Passengers and crew must not remove jerky, biltong and other pork products from the vessel. See Keeping ASF out of Australia. The department…
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Commercial vessel biosecurity reporting

All commercial vessels must use MARS for vessel pre-arrival reporting.Commercial vessel types that must use MARS to report noting that some vessels having additional requirements to be met:Australian vesselsCruiseHeavy liftRo-Ros (Roll On Roll Off)BargesFishingLivestockSuperyachts - charteredBreak…
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Notification of pending movement of bulk in-ship cargo on international vessel within Australia (cabotage)

Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, October 2020 Download Document Pages File size Notification of pending movement of bulk in-ship cargo on international vessel within Australia (cabotage) PDF 3 259 KB If you have difficulty accessing…
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