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FIAC undertook the function of the Forest and Wood Products Council, which is required under section 11 of the Regional Forest Agreements Act 2002 (RFA Act), from 2014 until 2023. The Strategic Forest and Renewable Materials Partnership was established in 2023, and has assumed…
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The Australian Government is investing in our meat export sector. The key objectives are to:Modernise Australia’s regulatory approach by embedding our systems and processes as best practice and undertaking assurance more efficiently.Reduce regulatory cost and administrative burden for processors…
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Our commitmentWe are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity as a core value of the Australian Public Service (APS). Integrity also serves as a fundamental principle of our values.We hold a trusted place within the community and work within the:APS Code of ConductAPS…
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In response to the referral from Agriculture Senior Officials, the Animal Welfare Task Group (AWTG) is examining the use of virtual fencing technology - GPS-enabled neckband or collar devices worn by livestock producing electric pulses to deter animals from approaching or crossing a virtual fence…
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The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) is an intergovernmental organisation mandated to sustainably manage highly migratory (tuna and tuna-like) fisheries resources in the Indian Ocean. The objective of the IOTC is to promote cooperation amongst contracting members to ensure through appropriate…
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Aquaculture publicationsNational Aquaculture StrategyAquatic Animal Health publicationsABARES fisheries and aquaculture publicationsUseful linksThe Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-PacificThe Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA) is a regional aquaculture research and…
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The National Management Group (NMG) for Asian green mussel (Perna viridis) – comprising all governments – has approved an Incident Definition Response Plan for determining the feasibility of eradication of Asian green mussel from Queensland.This is the first use of the Incident Definition Response…
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Our food regulatory system is designed to respond quickly to food safety incidents.This includes reports or evidence of food tampering or adulteration.HoneyRecent reports have raised issues about the adulteration of honey.Possible mislabelling of honey products for retail sale in Australia is being…
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The department publishes the results of all animal and plant products tested under the National Residue Survey.Test result information is available through:residue testing datasets, published each financial yearcommodity and summary brochures for the most recent year.The datasets show the full…
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Our ‘on the record’ statements provide further detail and facts on a broad range of issues.We may issue these statements on topics with a high level of public interest.Response to 9News article about PFAS and cattle, from 20 February 2020Statement on export certification claims by Citrus…
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