1201) THE BIOSECURITY ACT 2015 HAS COMMENCED

The Biosecurity Act 2015 commences today, replacing the Quarantine Act 1908. The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture and …

1202) Changes to import conditions for selected goods entering Australia from 16 June 2016

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

1203) New Draft Biosecurity Regulation Out For Comment: New Supporting Material Available On Approved Arrangements And Infringement Notices Regulations Out For Comment

Public consultation has commenced for the draft First Points of Entry Regulation under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

1204) Responses to comments received following release of the draft Biosecurity Bill and Inspector-General of Biosecurity Bill

The Australian Government is developing new biosecurity legislation to replace the century-old Quarantine Act 1908. The legislation package comprises the …

1205) The IPPC National Reporting Obligations Workshop for the South-West Pacific held in Fiji

The IPPC National Reporting Obligations Workshop for the South-West Pacific was held in Nadi, Fiji on 10th and 11th August …

1206) National arrangements for plant health

Australia is a federation composed of different states and territories. Under Australia's biosecurity system, the federal government and state and …

1207) Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority

The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) under the Ministry of National Development is the NPPO of Singapore which is involved …

1208) 2019 IPPC Regional Workshop for Africa

6 September 2019, Nairobi – The 2019 IPPC Regional Workshop for Africa took place from 2 to 6 September 2019 …

1209) Xanthomonas citri subsp citri (Citrus canker) in Northern Territory

In April 2018, Citrus canker was detected in two retail nurseries on species of West Indian lime in Darwin, Northern …

1210) IPPC International symposium on limiting the spread of contaminant pests

The Australian Department of Agriculture is calling for NPPOs to nominate representatives to attend an International symposium on limiting the …