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18 May 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is for those who are interested in the progress of the new biosecurity legislation.What has changed?The Australian Government, through the Department of…
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28 February 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported fresh produce from New Zealand and the United States.
What has changed?
This is a reminder that from 1 May 2020, the department will no longer be providing…
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18 January 2018Who does this notice affect? All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for biosecurity assessment during this planned…
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Industry Engagement Team
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A central point of contact for agriculture, fisheries, forestry food and fibre stakeholders. The team works with other Commonwealth agencies and state governments to ensure industry perspectives inform decisions. For all enquiries on specific…
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13 December 2019
Who does this notice affect?
Importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported fresh produce from New Zealand and the United States.
What has changed?
This is a reminder that from 1 May 2020, the department will no longer be providing…
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From 1 January 2021, the Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) component of the levy/charge on macadamia nuts, currently set at 0.20 cents per kilogram, will decrease to nil. The total levy/charge rate will decrease from 25.41 cents per kilogram to 25.21 cents per kilogram.
The EPPR levy/…
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We’re looking forward to visiting your region.The ABARES Regional Outlook conferences are an essential part of sharing our commodity forecasts and research results, and hearing from you about key regional agricultural issues. We…
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ABARES recently published two reports that provide new data and insights into the impact of invasive species on our agricultural communities. Both reports reveal the enormity of the task to manage established pest and weeds, reinforcing the message that prevention is certainly better than the cure…
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Christmas is fast approaching, and our biosecurity officers are getting ready for an increase of passengers flying in and out of our airports.
While the holidays are a great time for all, our officers will be working hard to keep Australia safe from pests and diseases that can do harm to our…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will partner with Accenture from 2024 to deliver Enterprise Service Management services as part of a refresh of its ICT capabilities.
The program’s Senior Responsible Officer Wendie Boyd announced the partnership today, as part of its ICT…
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