AQIS beyond quarantine and regulation of imports: AQIS's other important role as a gatekeeper for Australian food exports

The role of the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) in the strict regulation of importation into Australia is well-known. AQIS describes itself as Australia’s “first line of defence, protecting our unique environment against exotic pests and diseases”. However as this 1,900 word article discusses, AQIS also plays an important role in regulating some Australian exports and being a gatekeeper checking Australian produce before export.

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