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The Australian honey bee industry is composed of about 29,690 registered beekeepers. Around 2000 of these are considered to be commercial apiarists, each with more than 50 hives (average 400 – 800 hives).The European honey bee contributes directly to the Australian economy. The industry produces…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for the export registration and ensuring ongoing compliance of dairy export establishments, exporters and permit issuers with:Export Control Act 2020 and associated legislationapplicable importing country requirements.Export…
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We administer 2 sets of legislative requirements for imported food. These requirements:protect Australia against biosecurity risks, under the Biosecurity Act 2015manage imported food safety risks, as set out in the Imported Food Control Act 1992.All imported food must meet biosecurity import…
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The government regulates the food industry so food is safe to eat and consumers can make informed choices about food.We work with industry and other Australian Government agencies— particularly the Department of Health and Aged Care and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)—in developing…
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The department works with key stakeholders to develop food regulatory policy.A list of current activities undertaken across the food regulatory system is maintained on the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation website.New rules for country of origin labellingReforms to country of…
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Australian farmers are among the most productive and innovative in the world. Across the 87,800 farm businesses in Australia, our farmers are constantly assessing and adapting to change.Farm Household Allowance (FHA) provides help to eligible farmers, and their partners, experiencing…
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Help us build our team of Junior Biosecurity Officers.Uncover fun activities and curriculum linked resources to learn about biosecurity in Australia. Boost your biosecurity awareness and discover your role in protecting our way of life.What is biosecurityBio –…
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Future Drought Fund Investment StrategyOn 22 January 2025, we released the Future Drought Fund Investment Strategy. The Strategy is our roadmap for building drought resilient farms, landscapes and communities. It shows how we will achieve the FDF objectives. It also tells stakeholders when…
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We are partnering with First Nations peoples to co-create culturally grounded approaches to drought and climate challenges—through economic participation, caring for Country, and strengthening cultural and community connections.First Nations peoples have cared for land, water, and sea Country for…
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