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Approved certifying bodies

More information for NASAA Certified Organic operators affected by the revocation can be found at 2025-03 Changes to approved certifying body – NASAA Certified Organic.The Export Control (Organic Goods) Rules 2021 enable the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) to…
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Australian Government response to the Productivity Commission inquiry on national water reform

April 2019 The Australian Government has responded to the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry on National Water Reform. More information on the inquiry is available on the Productivity Commission’s web​site. Overview The Australian Government welcomes the findings of the Productivity Commission’s…
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Japan honey quota

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 8 Japan quotas including honey. These quotas were put in place by the Japan–Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA). Australian exporters can export a specific amount of honey to Japan on a first-come, first-served (FCFS) basis…
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Japan apple juice and orange juice quota

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 8 Japan quotas, including apple juice and orange juice. These quotas were put in place by the Japan–Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA). Australian exporters can export up to 1,600 tonnes of apple juice and 1,300 tonnes of…
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Changes to the apples and pears levy and charge rates – Effective from 1 October 2017

From 1 October 2017, the Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) component of the apples and pears levy and charge, currently set at nil, will increase to 0.05 of a cent per kilogram for all domestic and…
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Information Publication Scheme

We take an active approach to sharing information with the public.The Information Publication Scheme (IPS) details the types of information Australian Government agencies must actively share. This is a part of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).As an Australian Government agency, we must…
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Agricultural research and development (R&D) investment in Australia – 2023 24 update

DownloadSupporting data - Agricultural research and development (R&D) investment in Australia – 2023-24 update (XLSX 101 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Key findingsTotal Australian agricultural R&D funding in 2023-24 was $2.98 billion…
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Terms of reference for the review of the Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy

​Background In December 2005, the then Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation directed the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) to undertake a number of actions to improve…
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Fact Sheet for Authorised Officers (AAOs)

What is the ‘Independent Employer of AAOs Accreditation Scheme’?It is a scheme developed by the department to provide for the employment of Australian Government Authorised Officers (AAOs) by independent employment providers. Under the Scheme, agencies supply AAOs to Australian export slaughter…
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Horse Industry Consultative Committee - Meeting Minutes 17

​DownloadDocumentPagesFile size Meeting Minutes 17 PDF897 KBIf you have difficulty accessing this file, please visit web accessibility.Online version ​​Thursday 6 October 2016…
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