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      ​​​​​​Animals to be used for biological control may be imported without further restriction if release permits have been issued for these animals under the Biosecurity Act 2015​​ administered by the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, ​​Water & the Environment.​​
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      Animal Biosecurity & Welfare Branch
      13 St Johns Avenue
      New Town TAS 7008
      Phone: 1300 368 550
      Email: AnimalDisease.Enquiries@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

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