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Aggregate lending to the farm sector rose 6% in 2023-24, according to the latest figures released today by ABARES.ABARES Executive Director Jared Greenville said the rise reflected ongoing capital investment and continued confidence in Australian agriculture.”The aggregate value of outstanding…
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The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) today celebrates a milestone of 80 years of operations.Recognised for its independent and authoritative analysis that has supported the growth and sustainability of Australia’s agricultural and resource sectors, the…
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Date of issue: 1 October 2025 Date of effect: ImmediateReference number: MAA 2025-05AttentionIndustry bodiesOrganic Approved Certifying Bodies (ACB)ExportersOrganic operatorsPurposeThis Market Access Advice (MAA) is to notify exporters, ACBs and other stakeholders that the scope of the…
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Monday 17 October 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of animal-based pet food and departmental biosecurity officers at international mail centres.
What has changed?
Biosecurity Animal Division recently conducted a risk analysis of unregulated animal-based…
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Animal welfare is important to Australians and the international community. We ensure that it remains a priority in the way we regulate livestock exports.
What we do
Under the Export Control Act 2020 we regulate animal welfare in livestock exports. We set, maintain and review the Australian…
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Senator the Hon Murray Watt, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry recently attended the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Ministerial Conference in Rome, and then travelled to New Delhi and Mumbai to meet with key Indian ministerial counterparts.
In Rome, Minister…
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10 May 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and non-commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
The heightened vessel surveillance window for…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateClimateBureau of MeteorologyWeekly rainfall totalsMonthly and last 3-months rainfall percentilesTemperature anomaliesRainfall forecastSeasonal outlookClimate driversDrought statementSoil moistureOtherPasture growth3-month global outlooks:…
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CompliancePenalties apply when you don’t meet your obligations under levies laws.You should ensure that your returns, payments and records are accurate and paid on time.The levies national compliance program assists Australian businesses understand and comply with levy and charge laws.Our…
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The proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy and Charge (Biosecurity Protection Levy) was intended to be a new levy and charge payable by primary producers. It was one component of the larger 2023-24 Budget measure ‘Strengthened and Sustainably Funded Biosecurity System’, which is delivering increased…
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