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2018-38 - Horticulture Exports Program – Prohibition of CGMMV host fruit to New Zealand

​​​​​​​16 August 2018PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that exports of Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) host commodities to New Zealand are…
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Forests Australia

The Forests Australia website provides up-to-date information on Australia's forests including forest-related publications and maps, and links to forest management organisations and institutions.The website is hosted by ABARES in the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Domestic fisheries

Australia's commercial fishing and aquaculture industry is worth around $3.6 billion per year (ABARES 2023) and employs about 17,000 people (ABARES 2019). Each year, Commonwealth managed fisheries generate over $370 million in value alone, which represents about 27% of the total value of…
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A game-changing solution to tackle khapra beetle

We're collaborating with Murdoch University to explore the use of ethyl formate as an alternative to methyl bromide for controlling and eradicating khapra beetle at the Australian border.The first stage is complete, where a laboratory based Khapra beetle colony is being established in India for…
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Sheep and Goat Traceability Task Force

 Australia has world-leading livestock traceability systems and an ongoing reform agenda ensuring these systems not only continue to meet but surpass future needs. This is key to preserving our biosecurity and enhancing export trade.In September 2022, (Commonwealth, State and Territory)…
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2020-02 - COVID-19 – Audit and listing of establishments preparing and/or storing food and other goods (non-prescribed goods) for export – Arrangements and response

The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) has received enquiries about how it is approaching its staffing, regulatory and operational obligations in relation to regulating export establishments and the risks posed by the COVID 19 outbreak. This notice is to advise…
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2013-40 - Updated Candidate Advices for Authorised Officer (AO) Job Functions: HOR3002 Inspection of Fruit and Vegetables and HOR3003 Inspection of Nursery Stock, Flowers and Foliage

​26 September 2013 Purpose To release the updated Candidate Advices for HOR3002 Inspection of Fruit and Vegetables and HOR3003 Inspection of Nursery Stock, Flowers and Foliage. Background The Candidate Advice provides AO candidates with a study tool to prepare themselves for assessment. These…
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Veterinary medicine use in aquaculture

Australia’s aquatic animal industries need timely access to safe, appropriate, and effective veterinary chemical products, including medicines, vaccines and antimicrobials. These veterinary medicines are used to prevent or alleviate animal diseases. They are an important tool for managing aquatic…
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Increased measures to address non-compliance effectively and proportionately

To uphold Australia’s high biosecurity standards, over the past year we have ramped up our enforcement response to non compliance. Recent updates to the Biosecurity Act include additional measures to address non-compliance more effectively, which includes:civil sanctions including infringement…
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MAA 2020-11: Canada: Fish: Frozen, in-shell, farmed abalone

Date of issue: 23 July 2020 (re-issued 27 July 2020) Date of effect: 27 July 2020 Reference Number: MAA2020-11 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee Export establishments Licensed exporters Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —…
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