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Suspected H5 bird flu in elephant seals at Australian sub-Antarctic Island

Australian scientists have observed signs consistent with H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in wildlife during a management voyage to sub-Antarctic Heard Island.At this stage it is not a confirmed detection. It reinforces the need for Australia to remain focused on preparing for an outbreak.Heard…
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Food adulteration

Our food regulatory system is designed to respond quickly to food safety incidents.This includes reports or evidence of food tampering or adulteration.HoneyRecent reports have raised issues about the adulteration of honey.Possible mislabelling of honey products for retail sale in Australia is being…
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Review of quarantine risks associated with the importation of elephant semen

Attachment A - Review of quarantine risks associated with the importation of elephant semen from Singapore, the United States of America and Member States of the European Union The following is a…
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Research

2024Defining the agricultural workforceThe agricultural workforce is often only considered to be those who work on-farm. However, there are a large number of people who support agriculture, or work in the agricultural supply chain, who may also be considered as working in agriculture or agriculture…
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Release of the draft risk analysis report for the release of the parasitoid wasp Mastrus ridens for the biological control of codling moth (Cydia pomonella)

​​​​​23 April 2013This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of a draft risk analysis report to consider a proposal for the release of the parasitoid wasp Mastrus ridens for the biological control of codling moth (Cydia pomonella). The draft report is being issued for 30 days…
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Export Industry Advice notices 2012

​Export Industry Advice notices 2012DateNumberDescription21 Dec 122012-55Plant Exports - DAFF Contacts Christmas and New Year 2012/1314 Nov 122012-51Expired13 Dec 122012-50Plant Export Operations - Requirements for exporter details on Phytosanitary certificates and Import permits16 Oct 122012-…
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Legislation

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers the Biosecurity Act 2015, Export Control Act 2020, Imported Food Control Act 1992 and various other Acts in order to protect Australia's animal, plant and human health status and to maintain market access for Australian food and…
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Australian Government response to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee report: Customs Legislation Amendment (Commercial Greyhound Export and Import Prohibition) Bill 2021

July 2025Australian Government response to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee report: Customs Legislation Amendment (Commercial Greyhound Export and Import Prohibition) Bill 2021Download PDF - 250 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, contact us for help.…
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2022-08: European Union: Fish: Paperless trade eCert commences from 31 May 2022

Date of issue: 27 May 2022 Date of effect: 31 May 2022 Reference Number: MAA2022-08 Related MAAs: 2021-16, 2021-18, 2021-23, 2021-27, 2021-29, 2022-03, 2022-04, 2022-06 Attention Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood…
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International fishery management arrangements

​​​​​Chapter 20: International fishery management arrangements H Patterson Figure 20.1 Areas of competence for regional fisheries management organisations Notes: CCAMLR Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources. CCSBT Commission for the Conservation of Southern…
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