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A model of water trade and irrigation activity in the southern Murray-Darling Basin

​​​​​​Authors: Mihir Gupta, Neal Hughes and Kai Wakerman-Powell Publication date: 7 February 2018OverviewThis paper presents a new econometric partial equilibrium model of water trade and irrigation activity within the southern…
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416-2025: A reminder to ensure debt to the department is paid following an approved arrangement class 19 suspended for unpaid debt

19 December 2025Who does this notice affect?​​Biosecurity Industry Participants (BIPs) operating under approved arrangement class 19​Background​Approved arrangements reflect the shared responsibility of biosecurity. As part of the requirements to hold an approved arrangement, the Director of…
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Snapshot reveals Aussie agriculture’s 20-year boom

Australian agriculture is growing, adaptable, more productive, and well placed to take advantage of the transition to net zero, according to the latest ABARES Snapshot of Australian Agriculture 2026 Insights paper.Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry have grown by 45% in the last 20 years…
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Food Security

Reforming agricultural markets to support emissions reductions March 2023 The role that support policies play in either increasing or decreasing global agricultural GHG emissions is attracting greater scrutiny, with several studies pointing to contrasting impacts. However, agriculture is only one…
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Public comment on livestock exports

When issues occur during the export of livestock, we prioritise working closely with the exporter. We also engage with other relevant stakeholders including state and territory governments, the broader livestock export industry and trading partners.We do this to maintain the health and welfare of…
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2020-A07 – Draft update of non-salmonid marine finfish risk species lists for human consumption and baitfish

2 November 2020DownloadAnimal Biosecurity Advice 2020-A07 – Draft update of non-salmonid marine finfish risk species lists for human consumption and baitfish (PDF 154 KB) Appendix A: Procedure to determine finfish susceptibility to infection (PDF 168 KB)Appendix A: Procedure to determine…
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24-2021: Permits to import cats and dogs to Australia

16 February 2021 Who does this notice affect? This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies, and importers of cats and dogs to Australia from countries other than New Zealand and Norfolk Island. What has changed? COVID-19 impact on Cat and Dog imports to Australia…
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Avocados from Chile

Import conditions for fresh avocados (Persea americana) from Chile have been published on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits will now be issued.The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision between an exporter in Chile and an importer in Australia. The…
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Import permits for cats and dogs coming to Australia

If you want to bring your cat or dog to Australia, you may need to apply for an import permit. Cats and dogs from some countries or territories do not need a permit.Read the right step-by-step guide for importing your cat or dog.Before you startYou will need to allow at least 6 months to complete…
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1.1a.iii Forest area in Regional Forest Agreement regions (2023)

This indicator (Indicator 1.1a) uses the area for each forest type over time as a broad measure of the extent to which forest ecosystems and their diversity are being maintained. Reporting on forest tenure aids our understanding of how different land management regimes may impact on forest…
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