Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service

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During the week of 30 January you’ll see some changes to this website. These changes are part of the roll out of a new Strategic Statement and identity for DAFF.

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Biosecurity Bulletin - Summer 2011-12

The Biosecurity Bulletin will no longer be published in a hardcopy version. If you currently receive the hardcopy version you will need to subscribe to the online version to ensure you don't miss any editions.
Subscribe to the new monthly, online Biosecurity Bulletin.
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Chinese New Year: Important biosecurity information

Chinese New Year gifts arriving in Australia through the mail, airports or seaports can unknowingly harbour harmful pests and diseases. Read how you and your family can make sure your gifts comply with Australia's biosecurity requirements and arrive on time.
The Australian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing reform of Australia’s biosecurity system. The Budget provides for a smarter approach to the management of biosecurity risks – addressing threats to Australia’s primary production sectors, the environment and human health, while also supporting tourism and trade. More information about the 2011-12 Budget.

AQIS manages quarantine controls at our borders to minimise the risk of exotic pests and diseases entering the country. AQIS also provides import and export inspection and certification to help retain Australia's highly favourable animal, plant and human health status and wide access to overseas export markets.

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About AQIS

Travel Information

International Mail to Australia

Importing to Australia

Exporting from Australia

Bringing Cats and Dogs (and other pets) to Australia

Aircraft, Vessels and Military

Quarantine in Australia

Last reviewed:
13 Jan 2012
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