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Less than Container Load (LCL) and Freight All Kinds (FAK) containers with target high risk goods that are shipped from target risk countries between 1 September and 30 April (inclusive) are managed at the container level for BMSB risk prior to deconsolidation.Once the container risk has been…
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During the BMSB risk season, BMSB seasonal measures will apply to targeted goods manufactured and shipped from target risk countries, that have been shipped between 1 September and 30 April (inclusive).To minimise any delays, and associated industry costs that may be incurred for onshore treatment…
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What's New1 August 2025Addition of Republic of Korea and Japan to the emerging risk countries list.Target high risk goods arriving as airfreight from United States of America and China will be subject to random inspections.Addition of a NEW offshore BMSB treatment option Ethyl Formate.New…
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Treatments applied for biosecurity purposes are part of measures used in managing the risk of introduction of exotic pests and diseases. These treatments are only effective when conducted correctly.It is important that treatment providers in Australia (onshore) and other countries (offshore)…
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Many biosecurity treatments performed in Australia are undertaken by third party treatment providers approved by the department. These operators provide details of the treatments they conduct to the department’s Assessment Services Group.
To ensure this process is able to operate as efficiently…
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The Australian Plague Locust Commission undertakes monitoring of locust populations in inland eastern Australia and manages outbreaks that have the potential to inflict significant damage to agriculture in more than one member state as a result of population build-up and migration.
The APLC is…
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What is an AO?An 'AO' is a plant export Authorised Officer.AOs are individuals, trained and assessed by us and are appointed as Australian Government officials (public officials) under the Export Control Act 2020 (the Act). An AO is able to perform a range of export functions on behalf of the…
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Australia's state and territory governments have primary responsibility for animal welfare and laws to prevent cruelty. The Australian Government is responsible for trade and international agreements relating to animal welfare. We work with exporters to maintain international export standards.
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The following links will take you to external website landing pages for each state or territory agency responsible for regulating animal welfare and their legislation registers. The legislation titles are posted here for reference when searching for the latest version that is currently in…
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Project UpdatesThe Skills Development Programme Twenty-six participants of the Partnership’s Skills Development Programme on Animal Husbandry and Cattle Production arrived in Armidale…
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