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An index page for previous and current year Meat Notices—a regular information circular detailing changes to meat industry guidelines.2026 Meat Notices2025 Meat Notices2024 Meat Notices2023 Meat Notices2022 Meat Notices2021 Meat Notices2020 Meat Notices2018 Meat Notices2017 Meat Notices2016 Meat…
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Please note that the content on this page, including documents for download, is currently being updated to reflect recent legislative changes and may be subject to further revision.MARS NewsA quick reference guide to Understanding the MARS Biosecurity Status Document (BSD) is available: Quick…
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How we plan and deliver research that mattersABARES plays a key role in supporting decisions that shape Australia’s agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and water sectors. We do this by providing trusted, independent research, data, analysis and advice that helps government and industry respond to…
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[expand all]ForewordThe Australian plague locust has the potential to damage and severely impact a number of rural industries. The Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) is required to monitor and manage populations of the Australian plague locust within a demarcated area of the four…
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ABARES has released a report produced for the APLC detailing the economic benefits and costs of locust control carried out during the Australian plague locust infestation in spring 2010. The reports analyses the total costs of control of state government agencies and the APLC during spring and…
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On 14 February 2018, the cross-jurisdictional National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) established the Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC). The EIC replaced the Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC), whose responsibilities have now been taken on by the new EIC. This decision addresses, in…
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At 31 August 2026, the total holdings in the Farm Management Deposits (FMD) Scheme were around $6.30 billion.FMD statistics for each quarter, broken down by state and territory, are summarised at the bottom of this page.Historical Farm Management DepositsFMD statistics—detailed state/territory and…
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This document provides the offshore oil and gas industry with guidance on Australian biosecurity management requirements for vessels, equipment and infrastructure entering Australian waters including vessels servicing these activities.DownloadOffshore Installations Biosecurity Guide (PDF - 455 KB)…
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OverviewWheat is the major winter crop grown in Australia with sowing starting in autumn and harvesting, depending on seasonal conditions, occurring in spring and summer. The main producing states are Western Australia, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Queensland.The…
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The AHC Communiqué (previously known as the Vet Communiqué) is a newsletter produced bi-annually by the Animal Health Committee (AHC) after each face-to-face meeting.The aim of the AHC Communiqué is to provide information on AHC discussions on a range of national animal health issues.AHC communiqué…
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