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The AWTG meets regularly via online conference. Business is also completed out of session as required.SecretariatSecretariat services are provided by the Animal Welfare Branch of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.Annual ReportAWTG Annual Report 2024The 2024 annual report…
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31 May 2017
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.
What has changed?
The department can now provide detailed risk management measures for marinated prawn…
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16 May 2017
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of (certain/specific) uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.
What has changed?
The department has today announced a review of the biosecurity risk…
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What to look for
Avian influenza mainly spreads between birds, but can also infect other species including humans and pigs. In birds, clinical disease is usually only seen in poultry (for example chickens and turkeys).
Mild case:
coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, lack of appetite, ruffled…
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The Farm Household Allowance (FHA) program provides assistance to commercial-scale farmers and their partners who are experiencing financial hardship for any reason.The program provides eligible farmers and their partners with a package of assistance that includes:up to 4 years of fortnightly…
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Access our approved inflight announcements for use on all international flights. They are available in several languages.Inflight traveller announcements must NOT be edited.They provide important information on Australia’s biosecurity requirements.Incoming traveller announcementThe incoming…
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The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer requires a phase out of methyl bromide for applications other than quarantine and pre-shipment purposes by January 2005.
Methyl bromide is a chemical used to fumigate soil before planting and for post-harvest treatment and…
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20 April 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice applies to Australian businesses that sell food in retail stores in Australia and may include manufacturers, producers and importers.What has…
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On 20 September 2012, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon. Joe Ludwig received a formal proposal from the Australian Sugar Industry Alliance (ASA) to restructure…
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3 July 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and associated industry participants and retailers.
What has changed?
From 1 July 2020, all uncooked prawns imported for human consumption must be deveined (removal of the digestive tract that…
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