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1.3. Carbon farming is good for business, good for the environment and Country

Carbon farming not only benefits the climate by reducing GHG emissions and storing more carbon. It can also provide other benefits — called co-benefits — including:healthier and more productive soils, better managed and more productive livestock and pasture,…
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Bycatch - seabirds

To address key threats to seabirds from fishing activities in Australia, the Australian Government has voluntarily adopted the: United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) International Plan of Action for Reducing Incidental Catch of Seabirds in Longline Fisheries (IPOA-Seabirds). The…
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Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation

​Reference: 05238/11 9 JUN 2011 Dr Colin Grant Chief Executive Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Dear Dr Grant Draft report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for…
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Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy: Report on the inquiry into the management and use of Commonwealth environmental water

Australian Government, 2020 Download Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy: Report on the inquiry into the management and use of Commonwealth environmental water [PDF 1.6MB] Australian Government response to the House of…
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Support Plantation Establishment program

Grant applications for the Support Plantation Establishment program have closed.The Australian Government is providing $73.76 million (GST exclusive) in grant funding over four years from 2023–24 to 2026–27.To date, $56.47 million (GST exclusive) has been awarded to 67 projects. Announcements…
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Get involved

Learn more about what we’ve heard so far and how to stay involved. Keep checking this page for updates as the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS) is developed. APS principles for partnership and engagementThe Australian Public Service (APS) is expected to meet certain standards for…
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2021-10: Registrations and Approvals: Manage export registered establishment details

Date of issue: 16 December 2021 Date of effect: 17 December 2021 Attention: Industry bodies Industry Bodies: AMIC, JBS, TEYS, APL, ACMF Plant – Dairy, Fish, Egg Consultative committees Export Registered Establishments Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment…
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2021-51: Registrations and Approvals: Manage export registered establishment details online

Date of issue: 15 December 2021 Date of effect: 17 December 2021 Attention: Industry bodies Industry Bodies: AMIC, JBS, TEYS, APL, ACMF Plant – Dairy, Fish, Egg Consultative committees Export Registered Establishments Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment…
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Australian Government investment in Landcare

We recognise and support the important role that community, farming and industry organisations play as part of the Landcare movement.This involvement builds community capacity to sustainably manage natural resources including reducing adverse impacts and improving the condition of:…
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416-2025: A reminder to ensure debt to the department is paid following an approved arrangement class 19 suspended for unpaid debt

19 December 2025Who does this notice affect?​​Biosecurity Industry Participants (BIPs) operating under approved arrangement class 19​Background​Approved arrangements reflect the shared responsibility of biosecurity. As part of the requirements to hold an approved arrangement, the Director of…
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