Publications

Reports and publications

​​Biosecurity Matters​Client Service CharterAustralian Quarantine a shared responsibility: The Nairn Report2008–12 imported cargo processing A time release studySubscribe to one or more of the following publications and notices:Biosecurity Matters​​Export Dairy Industry NoticesHorticulture Exports…
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Review of the Farm Household Allowance (FHA)

The Australian Government commenced a review of the FHA program settings in October 2018. The review looked to determine:whether the program was reaching farmers in needif the original program objectives were being metif the program remained fit-for-purposeif the program contributed to an enduring…
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Critical incident response

​Publication details​​​​​Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, August 2024.The critical incident response guideline replaces the Scheme for Corrective Action for abattoirs, independent boning rooms and wild game establishments.This document outlines:Critical incident types and levels…
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Approval of alternative procedures and new technologies at export registered meat establishments

​​​Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, August 2024This guideline is established to provide a clear statement on procedures for the approval of alternative procedures and new technologies at export registered meat establishments.Note: this guideline replaces the…
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EUCAS: Farms

Farms must be accredited with the European Union Cattle Accreditation Scheme (EUCAS) if they want to produce bovine animals that can be used to produce meat for export to the European Union. A farm is an area or land covered by a single Property Identification Code (PIC) under State or Territory…
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Approved arrangement guidelines - Wild game meat

​​​Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, May 2015Under the Export Control (Wild Game Meat and Wild Game Meat Products) Orders 2010, it is the responsibility of the Establishment Occupier to develop, implement and maintain the establishment’s approved arrangement to…
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Wild Game m​eat workbook for approved arrangement application and auditing

Publication details​​Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, 2011Wild Game m​eat workbook for approved arrangement application and auditing​.​DownloadUpdate of this workbook is in progress. In the interim, please be aware that this guidelines workbook may contain outdated…
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Use of electronic devices by authorised officers at export registered establishments

​​Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, August 2024This policy document provides a framework for authorised officers on the use of electronic devices and the appropriate handling of information collected by an authorised officer.This policy has been removed. An…
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State and territory biosecurity roundtables

Biosecurity roundtables are hosted by state and territory governments on behalf of the National Biosecurity Committee. These focus on themes selected by the Committee and help inform topics for the National Biosecurity Forum.Purpose and scopeThe roundtables are an opportunity for participants to…
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Protect your animals and plants from pests and diseases

Watch farm biosecurity videosThe 2007 equine influenza (horse flu) outbreak in Australia was a timely reminder of why biosecurity is both beneficial and necessary. Regardless of whether you own a large or small property, you are responsible for keeping your animals, plants/crops free from weeds,…
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