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Snapshot - Agriculture, fisheries and forestry exports 2022

  • Newsletter
  • Trade
2022 was a record year for Australian agricultural exports. Exports to most markets were up, including big increases to Southeast Asia, the Middle…
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Approved Arrangements holders target of new enforcement program

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
An Australia wide waste management business which breached the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Biosecurity Act) by incorrectly dumping imported meat products…
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International Day of Forests 2023

  • News
  • Forestry
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the…
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Register now to attend the 2023 National Biosecurity Forum

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
Join like-minded stakeholders at the 2023 National Biosecurity Forum to discuss challenges, opportunities and innovative approaches for protecting…
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Souvenir costs cruise ship traveller $3,300 for biosecurity breach

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
A coconut might be a great souvenir from a Pacific cruise holiday however one traveller’s undeclared keepsake recently cost them $3,300 for breaching…
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Biosecurity conditions for imported prawns

  • Statement
  • Biosecurity
The Australian Government continues to enforce stringent import conditions to manage the biosecurity risk associated with imported prawns and…
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Snapshot shows strength behind the numbers

  • Media release
  • ABARES
The latest ABARES Snapshot of Australian agriculture shows the industry continues to grow and perform strongly in a number of key areas including…
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Living with drought – how your accountant can help

  • News
  • Drought
Farming is a business, and drought is one of the many risks farmers face.
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Aquaculture lifts seafood value to $3.63 billion in 2022–23

  • Media release
  • Fisheries
The gross value of Australian fisheries and aquaculture production is forecast to rise 8 per cent in 2022−23, hitting $3.63 billion.
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Farm incomes to ease as prices drop, inputs rise

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Farm cash income for all broadacre farms is projected to decrease nationally by around 7 per cent to average $327,000 per farm in 2022–23 but remain…
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La Nina’s last hurrah as drier conditions expected ahead

  • Media release
  • Agriculture
The record-breaking streak for Australian agriculture is set to continue in 2022-23 with the sector expected to reach $90 billion this financial year.
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Conservation and collaboration for World Wildlife Day

  • Media release
  • Animals
Today’s celebration of World Wildlife Day acknowledges the importance of wildlife and biodiversity-based resources that help our sector to remain…
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Updated statement on Biosecurity Risk Material on new vehicles arriving in Australia

  • Statement
  • Biosecurity
Since 2021, Australia’s ports have seen an 88 percent increase in new vehicles arriving with biosecurity risk material contamination.
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Cutting down importers of illegal timber products

  • Media release
  • Compliance
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has fined 14 furniture importers over $186,000 last week because they didn’t act to minimise…