Australian biosecurity officers are checking mooncakes and other gifts from overseas for biosecurity concerns as the Mid-Autumn festival approaches. Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is advising importers and consumers to check the biosecurity rules before finalising gift orders. The fact sheet is also available in Chinese and Vietnamese. “Australia has strict biosecurity conditions to ensure goods do not carry pest and disease risks that could impact our agricultural industries and environment,” Littleproud said. “In the lead up to and during Mid-Autumn festival, there is an increased likelihood of some potentially risky items being sent here.” All mooncakes with meat fillings, particularly pork, are not allowed to be brought into Australia as pork has the risk of carrying African swine fever that would devastate the domestic pork industry if introduced. Those with fresh fruit or vegetable fillings, including pomelo, star fruit, and taro, also pose a biosecurity risk to local agriculture. “Plant …