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We control the export of plants or plant products prescribed (listed) under Australian export laws. These goods may require an inspection by an accredited Plant Export Authorised Officer (AO) before they can be exported.
Before conducting inspections, AOs must be:
appropriately trained and…
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Starting 1 July 2016, a research and development (R&D) levy of $0.50 per tonne will be introduced on all exported fodder. The introduction of an R&D levy for export hay with contributions from…
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Australia's biosecurity policy is based on the assessment and management of pest and disease risk to human, animal and plant health and the environment. We manage the risk associated with imported products in various ways.
The importation of some products is, by law, subject to certain…
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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth…
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26 March 2020
Who does this notice affect?
All industry stakeholders involved in imports.
What has changed?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the department has enacted Business Continuity Plans (BCP), which include all biosecurity operations. Incident Management Teams are now meeting daily to discuss…
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22 December 2025Who does this notice affect?All vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and cruise vessels arriving in Australian territory.What has changed?As outlined in IIAN 284-2024: Commencement of the DAFF Maritime Waste Recycling Pilot (…
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Projects and contact detailsThe Soil Science Challenge Grants is a $20 million (GST Excl.) competitive grants program that supports universities to research critical gaps in soil science in one of the following areas: soil hydrology, soil carbon dynamics, soil nutrient uptake, and soil/root…
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8 May 2023Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers, brokers, and biosecurity industry participants of:Feathers (loose feathers or manufactured articles made with feathers) that has been treated prior to export by one of the department's approved treatments.Cnidarians,…
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The following indicators provide information that can assist in monitoring the social and economic impacts of the forest industry on the people who depend on forestry for their livelihood, by analysing…
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A partnership between the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and a cooperative research centre will help Australian producers stay competitive in a low emissions future.Zero Net Emissions Agriculture Cooperative Research Centre (ZNE-Ag CRC) will receive $3 million over 10 years to…
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