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We are working to keep our agriculture, fishery and forestry industries strong during the COVID-19 outbreak. See how COVID-19 may affect you.

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    2020-21 BMSB Seasonal Measures

    Australia has strengthened seasonal measures to manage the risk of BMSB.

    View our seasonal measures

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    • Manual of Importing country requirements (Micor)
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    Stay informed on export matters

    Our industry and market access notices update you on operational and certification changes.

    Check your industry's notices here

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    Help boost our pest and disease defences

    Learn about protecting your farm and current emergency outbreaks.

    Go to outbreak.gov.au

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    Don’t bring pork products to Australia

    Stronger measures are in place at our borders to stop African swine fever from entering Australia.

    Find out more

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    Agvet chemicals review

    The agvet chemicals regulatory framework draft report is open for comment until 26 February 2021.

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    Agricultural Trade Matters out now!

    See how the Australian Government is supporting Aussie agricultural trade.

    Read the December edition today!

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    ABARES Outlook 2021 conference

    Explore Growing Australian agriculture in an uncertain world with a week of sessions and insights.

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  • Water policy and resources
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    Water Matters newsletter out now

    New actions to invest in Murray–Darling communities, supporting the Great Artesian Basin and more.

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    Importing wood products or processing logs?

    You need to be aware of your responsibilities.

    Find out more about our illegal logging laws...

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    Sharing fisheries resources

    Help us develop a fair and sustainable framework for all Australians.

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    Annual report out now

    This document outlines our operations and performance for the financial year.

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Help improve our Water Efficiency Labelling scheme

Help improve our Water Efficiency Labelling scheme

The Water Efficiency Labelling & Standards scheme helps Australians reduce their water consumption. Don’t miss your chance to Have Your Say on how the scheme can be improved.

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Updated Cost Recovery Implementation Statement 2020–21

Updated Cost Recovery Implementation Statement 2020–21

Are you interested in our cost recovery implementation for the government's busting congestion reforms?

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Planning to bring a beloved furry friend into Australia?

Planning to bring a beloved furry friend into Australia?

Dogs and cats can be imported to Australia under strict biosecurity conditions. Be sure to check the step-by-step guides and be aware of the timelines you need to follow.

Find everything you need to know…

Keep informed about exporting requirements

Keep informed about exporting requirements

If you're an exporter of plant or animal goods, you can stay up to date with operational and certification changes by viewing export industry and market access notices.

Find your industry's notices here…

Information about novel coronavirus

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We are working to screen travellers and crew at the border, and keep our agricultural industries safe and strong during the COVID-19 outbreak.

See how COVID-19 may affect you.

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    What can you bring or send to Australia?

    What products and food you can bring to Australia depends what country you are coming from.

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    Farming, food and drought

    We are working with farmers to make sure our policy, programs and services improve the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of the food and agriculture industry.

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    Water policy and resources

    Find out how we are meeting the challenge of increased future demand for water in a drying climate.

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​Latest news

  • 2021-02: All countries: All commodities: Changes to certification due to the implementation of Australia’s new export legislation
  • 2021-02: All countries: All commodities: Changes to certification due to the implementation of Australia’s new export legislation
  • 2021-07: All countries: All commodities: Changes to certification due to the implementation of Australia’s new export legislation
  • 2021-04: All countries: All commodities: Changes to certification due to the implementation of Australia’s new export legislation
  • 33-2021: Service Disruption: From 16:00 to 23:59 Sunday 28 February 2021 (AEDT) - BICON

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