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Coronavirus (COVID-19) response

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

The review examined the WoolPoll process and makes ten recommendations to the department, Australian Wool Innovation and the wool industry.

See the latest funding for agriculture, water and the environment, just announced in the Australian Government’s budget 2020-21.

The online forum will run from 9-12 November and is an opportunity to discuss biosecurity issues with government, industry & the community.

Are you an exporter or trading partner? Help improve our export legisltation by sharing your feedback. Submissions close 8 January 2021.

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

What are the requirements for importing items into Australia?

What do you need to consider before you send plant or animal material overseas?

Find out how to protect your animals and plants from pests, diseases and weeds, and what to look for.

What to look for and how you can report concerns.

What can you bring or send to Australia?

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

Bringing cats and dogs (and other pets) to Australia?
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.
Water policy and resources

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