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Focusing on northern Australia is important for protecting Australia’s animal health. The region is vulnerable to incursions due to its proximity to neighbours such as Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The establishment of the Office of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) –…
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The Carp Scientific Advisory Group (SAG) provides scientific and technical advice on the Carp Biological Control Program. The Carp SAG helps develop research activities, identify specialist researchers, and consider research results.The Carp SAG is made up of representatives from all affected…
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18 December 2024Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries — including importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, vessel masters, biosecurity industry participants.What has changed? In 2023, the department commenced a review of diagnostic activities it…
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Activity: Respond to the following questionsConsider how this topic might apply to your land management or farming practice.Consider the following questions and make notes about ways to calculate GHG emissions and carbon storage that might suit your purpose.The following points will help you have…
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Australian Pest Animal StrategyPest animals and weeds have significant negative impacts on agriculture and our natural environment. They also can impact cultural sites and can spread disease.Managing negative impacts An established pest, weed or disease may be widely distributed across…
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Final review of existing policy
[expand all]Why was the review of policy undertaken?The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources initiated this review in response to…
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OverviewProvides the required confidence that a target pest does not occur within a designated area, thereby allowing trade to occur from within that area.PFAs are most often used for high-risk pests that are easier to detect and eradicate, and applied to high-value agricultural areas where…
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Working together to ensure we have a fit-for-purpose nation-wide traceability system for Australian agriculture.
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Date of issue: 25 February 2020
Date of effect: 25 February 2020
Attention:
Registered dairy exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders, approved export permit issuers and EDI users.
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment—Central and Regional offices.
Purpose
To notify…
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Date of issue: 31 October 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2020-17
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central and Regional offices…
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