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Australian agriculture has a strong trade focus and relies on the biosecurity system to safeguard industry from the impact of exotic pests and diseases. We undertake risk analyses to establish a balance…
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The Department of Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Export Documentation System (EXDOC) is used to generate export documents.
This may include:
export permits
certificates and related documents as required by importing countries.
The EXDOC system is used for export…
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13 November, 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify exporters and EDI users of new Request for Permit (RFP) requirements for exporting horticulture or grain products to Fiji.
Summary and key points
Australia will be piloting the use of electronic phytosanitary…
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8 April 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that a key information factsheet on the Accredited Grain Surveyor Assurance (AGSA) scheme is now available on the Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors (AIMS) website. Information forums will be held in preparation for…
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The risk to Australia
The exotic brown marmorated stink bug is not found in Australia and is a pest of considerable biosecurity concern to Australia’s agricultural industries. Juveniles and adults feed on, and can severely damage, fruit and vegetable crops. It is also a nuisance pest as adults…
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23 March 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of the release of the job function HEP4001:9 Export inspection of horticulture protocol – leafy and other mixed vegetables.
Summary of changes and key points
The job function HEP4001:9 Export inspection of…
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28 September 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify clients of changeover date for the new bolt seals used to secure sea containers for Japan.
Summary of changes and key points
On 23 August 2023, the department notified stakeholders of changes to the appearance of…
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We support the employment and career development of people with disability.
Our department’s Disability Action Plan details the steps we will take to improve attraction, recruitment and retention of people with disability (at all levels), in addition to creating a more accessible and inclusive…
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Soil from a First World War battlefield in northern France, destined for a war memorial in South Australia, has been aided on its 16,000km odyssey by Australian biosecurity officers.
Deputy Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and Head of Biosecurity and Compliance,…
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The Australian Parliament has passed laws to end live sheep exports by sea by 1 May 2028. The department will continue to regulate the export of live sheep by sea during the transition to ensure compliance with all requirements, including animal welfare.Assistance for the sheep supply chain to…
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