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Game animal processing levy (game goats and game pigs)

When levies applyLevy applies to game goats and game pigs processed at a processing establishment in Australia that:were killed in their habitat by a shot from a firearm, andare for human consumption in or outside Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the game animal processing levy.Who…

23 June 2025 - Last modified

Pig slaughter levy

When levies applyLevy applies to the slaughter of pigs in Australia at an abattoir for human consumption in or outside Australia.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to the slaughter of pigs for consumption by the owner of the pigs, members of the owner’s family or the owner’s employees.Records must…

26 June 2025 - Last modified

Sheep and lambs exporter charge

For sheep and lambs owner export, see sheep and lambs owner export charge. When export charges applyExport charge applies to sheep and lambs exported from Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the sheep and lambs exporter charge.Who collects and paysThe export charge may be paid via a…

01 July 2025 - Last modified

Simplified Targeting and Enhanced Processing Systems (STEPS) Program

The STEPS program will address the challenges associated with our complex and inefficient cargo import processes and systems.Our aim is to:simplify biosecurity import processes and make it easier to complymodernise and increase digitisation of our servicesincrease data sharing.Our approach will…

10 July 2025 - Last modified

15-2018 – Implementation of new import conditions for fresh cut flowers and foliage from 1 March 2018

14 February 2018 Who does this notice affect? Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage. What has changed? Background The department will be implementing a mandatory requirement that all…

29 September 2020 - Last modified

2021-43: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue: 27 October 2021 Date of effect: From 1 January 2022 Reference Number: MAA2021-43 (Dairy), MAA2021-24 (Seafood), MAA2021-18 (NPG) Related: MAA2021-38,40&41 (Dairy), MAA2021-20,21&22 (Seafood), MAA2021-14,15&16 (NPG) Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy…

27 October 2021 - Last modified

2021-24: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

27 October 2021 - Last modified

2021-18: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

27 October 2021 - Last modified

Historical IA-CEPA quota usage

These tables show the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) quota usage for all products exported to Indonesia under quota.Final position for the 2024 quota year (as at 31 December 2024)Quota typeTotal quota for Year 5 (tonne/head)Issued amount (to the nearest tonne)%…

30 January 2025 - Last modified

Livestock export welfare reviews

We conduct regular reviews of the live animal export trade. Our aim is to improve animal welfare in livestock exports. Recommendations from these reviews inform our policy and standards development. We also consider feedback from: industry stakeholders independent reviews scientific…

14 December 2022 - Last modified