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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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The Agricultural Workforce Working Group (the Working Group) met for the ninth time on 14 August 2023.
Members noted the update provided by Senator the Hon Murray Watt, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, on progress achieved since the last meeting in attracting, skilling,…
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23 June 2020PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) provides information to assist Australian exporters of food and edible agricultural products to respond to requests from China for guarantees their exports are safe and free from COVID-19.Summary of changes and key pointsThe department has…
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We administer 2 sets of legislative requirements for imported food. These requirements:protect Australia against biosecurity risks, under the Biosecurity Act 2015manage imported food safety risks, as set out in the Imported Food Control Act 1992.All imported food must meet biosecurity import…
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National Management Group CommuniquéHigh Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) – 7 June 2024Government and industry are continuing work to respond to the High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) H7 outbreaks in Victoria.This response is being conducted by the Victorian Government in accordance with…
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World Fisheries Day is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Australia’s sustainable, productive and well-managed fisheries and aquaculture industries.Deputy Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Policy Matt Lowe said Australian fisheries were leading the way in sustainable practices.“…
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On 21 October 2022, the National Management Group (NMG) met to consider the response to the Emergency Plant Pest (EPP) Euwallacea fornicatus (Polyphagous shot-hole borer, PSHB)/Fusarium sp. AF-18 complex in Western Australia.
Earlier, on 18 October 2022, E. fornicatus and the associated symbiotic…
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[expand all]State government websitesBusiness Queensland, Queensland GovernmentNSW Department of Primary IndustriesVictorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and ResourcesBiosecurity SA, Primary Industries and Regions South AustraliaDepartment of Primary Industries…
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