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Sequestration on Agricultural Land: Impacts and Policy Trade-offs

Insights and Working Paper - Sequestration on Agricultural Land: Impacts and Policy Trade-offsThe recently announced Net Zero Plan called out a significant role for land-based sequestration as part of the net zero transition, totalling 119 million tonnes of carbon to be sequestered in the landscape…
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An analytical framework for the design and analysis of continuous sampling plans (CSP) to manage import and export pathway risk

OverviewThe Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS) is used at the Australian border. CBIS is a type of continuous sampling plan (CSP). It uses a risk-based intervention approach to manage imports while reducing regulatory costs. Importers who consistently meet biosecurity requirements can…
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Manual return forms

Manual return forms can be lodged with us by email or mail.Our ABN is 34 190 894 983.The frequency that you must lodge your return depends on the legislative requirements of the commodity that you are lodging your return for.For information about when you need to lodge your return visit the…
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Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area Biosecurity Strategy

The Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area Biosecurity Strategy sets out key biosecurity objectives and priority actions for this unique region.The strategy was developed in conjunction with local, state and federal governments, traditional owners and island communities who have responsibility…
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Drought Resilience Commercialisation Initiative

Applications are now closedApplications for the fourth and final cohort of the Drought Venture Studio are now closed. Beanstalk AgTech will continue working closely with all successful applicants throughout the remainder of the program, focusing on building Australia’s drought resilience through…
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Phase out of live sheep exports by sea

Supply Chain Capacity Program (Round 2) for producers and processors is now open, with applications closing 24 April 2026.For more information, visit the WA DPIRD webpage.The Australian Parliament has passed laws to end live sheep exports by sea from 1 May 2028. The department will continue to…
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Approved arrangements

If you export livestock, you will need to apply for an approved arrangement (AA).What is an approved arrangement?An AA outlines each step in your preparation of livestock for export. It also describes the governance arrangements of your business.Your AA describes how your exported livestock will…
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Organic approved certifying body applications

Application form and guidelines to become an approved certifying bodyDownloadApplication for an approved arrangement (approved certifying body for organic goods) (PDF 428 KB) Organic goods approved arrangement guidelines (PDF 307 KB)Organic goods approved arrangement guidelines (DOCX 1.39 MB)…
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Aircraft movements between parts of Australian territory

We regulate aircraft movements between parts of Australian territory. We do this to manage the risk of pests and diseases entering Australian territory.Under s618(2) of the Biosecurity Act 2015, the Biosecurity (Movements between Parts of Australian Territory) Declaration 2016 provides the…
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Aircraft

We regulate international aircraft that arrive in Australian territory.Flights that commence overseas must comply with biosecurity and human health requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015.This information supports you to meet your biosecurity obligations.…
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