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13 May 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of goods subject to biosecurity intervention who may be interested in participating in a trial of new supply chain arrangements for imported cargo.
The trial was announced on 20 April 2021 in a joint release by the Minister for Agriculture,…
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We take mental health, wellbeing and suicide in rural and regional Australia seriously. We recognise that people living and working on farms are subject to economic, climatic and social pressures. These pressures can affect their wellbeing, particularly during times of drought.We fund local…
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6 December 2024Who does this notice affect?These changes will affect external stakeholders that deal with the presentation and treatment of oversize tyres at first point of entry and class 1.1 approved arrangement premises.What has changed?On 1 February 2025, the following new requirements for…
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Weeds are a serious threat to Australia's environment and primary industries.Gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus), cat’s claw creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati) and Madeira vine (Anredera cordifolia) are declared Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) for their invasiveness and potential for spread. They…
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6 June 2025Who does this notice affect?Those in industries reliant on grain, importers and customs brokers, logistics and storage facilities, approved arrangement holders, processing and manufacturing facilities, and plant and animal related peak industry bodies. What has changed?The…
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A woman has been prosecuted for illegally importing more than 62,000 kilograms of Thai food into Australia, for distribution on Sydney’s black market.The woman coordinated the importation of illegal pork products, insect-infested fresh fruit and vegetables, frog meat and raw prawns by misdeclaring…
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20 and 21 February 2024The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met on 20 and 21 February 2024 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.Non-indigenous vertebrate risk assessmentsThe Committee endorsed five national non-indigenous vertebrate risk assessments, and the 17 associated threat…
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30 June 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers of dairy* (cheese, chocolate and lactose) for human consumption from Italy.Importers of bovine fluids and tissues for laboratory research from Italy.Importers of bovine derived veterinary therapeutics from Italy.Importers of bovine reproductive…
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2 July 2025Who does this notice affect?Importers of dairy* (excluding cheese, chocolate and lactose) for human consumption from France.Importers of bovine fluids and tissues for laboratory research from France.Importers of veterinary therapeutics from France.Importers of bovine reproductive…
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On 1 July 2022, we became the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
We are updating our website to reflect our changed role. If you are looking for information about the environment and water portfolio, you will now find it on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment…
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