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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.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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

See how COVID-19 may affect you.

Improving the Farm Household Allowance (FHA)

We have made further changes to FHA to make it easier for farming families to get the help they need.

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Future Drought Fund programs announced

Farmers will get the right tools and training to build drought resilience. Communities will benefit from improved regional planning, stronger networks and leadership capabilities.

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Agricultural Trade Matters out now

Find out how the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and the Australian Government are supporting agricultural trade.

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New bushfire support package

Grants and assistance for apple producers, smoke impacted wine grape producers and forestry industry to rebuild and regrow.

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Import to Australia

What are the requirements for importing items into Australia?

Export from Australia

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

Pests, diseases and weeds

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

Report a biosecurity concern

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.