1071) Changes to import conditions for selected goods entering Australia from 16 June 2016

The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment advises that on commencement of the new Biosecurity …

1072) LESS THAN ONE MONTH UNTIL NEW BIOSECURITY LEGISLATION COMMENCES

The Biosecurity Act 2015 commences on 16 June 2016, replacing the Quarantine Act 1908.

1073) NEW DRAFT BIOSECURITY REGULATIONS OUT FOR COMMENT

Public consultation has commenced for three new draft regulations under Australia’s Biosecurity Act 2015.

1074) Sea Container Cleaning Standards

To address the high risk pathway posed by sea containers, an industry notice has been issued to advise industry, particularly …

1075) Sea Container Risk Management Policy (SCRMP)

As part of the ongoing review of high risk pathway management strategies under SCRMP, an industry notice has been issued …

1076) Planning Capacity Development for 2016

The 7th meeting of Capacity Development Committee (CDC) was held from 30 November to 2 December 2015 in Rome, Italy. …

1077) Strong Support of the IPPC from China under the Framework of the FAO-China South-South Cooperation programme

The formulation workshop on the IPPC project for strengthening the capacity of developing contracting parties to implement the International Plant …

1078) Update on citrus canker eradication program in Emerald, Queensland - now eradicated

Citrus canker was detected on three commercial citrus orchards in the Emerald district of Queensland between June 2004 and May …

1079) Fruit Flies: conclusions of the meeting of the Tephritid workers held in Buenos Aires

With great success and large attendance of participants, the 9th Meeting of the Tephritid Workers of the Western Hemisphere was …

1080) Glossary panel still going strong!

The meeting of the Technical Panel for the Glossary (TPG) in December 2014 marks the 24th year of the Glossary …